Actor Critic Thinking + Claude Code: Complete MCP Integration

Actor Critic Thinking is a MCP server that Actor-critic thinking for performance evaluation.

When integrated with Claude Code, you can:

• Alternate between actor and critic viewpoints for comprehensive evaluation
• Structured multi-round analysis with progress tracking
• Multi-dimensional performance evaluation framework

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Actor Critic Thinking in Claude Code, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• Actor Critic Thinking will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use Actor Critic Thinking tools directly in Claude Code
• All Actor Critic Thinking capabilities will be available for your workflows
• Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Node.js
• npm
• TypeScript support
• Claude Code installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install Actor Critic Thinking

Install using npm:

npx -y mcp-server-actor-critic-thinking

Verify installation:

npx mcp-server-actor-critic-thinking --help

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Claude Code

1. Install Claude Code

Download and install Claude Code from the official website

Visit: https://claude.ai/code

Note: Claude Code is available as a native application, not via npm

2. Navigate to Project

Open terminal in your project directory where you want to use the MCP server

3. Install MCP Server

Install the MCP server you want to use (e.g., via npm, pip, or other package manager)

4. Configure MCP Server

Add MCP server configuration to project CLAUDE.md file or use --mcp-config flag

Note: CLAUDE.md is preferred for project-specific configuration

5. Test Integration

Start Claude Code and verify MCP server is working

claude

Note: Use interactive mode to test MCP server functionality

Configuration Details

Add to your project's CLAUDE.md file:

## MCP Servers

### Actor Critic Thinking
- **Installation**: npx
- **Configuration**: 
- **Description**: Actor-critic thinking for performance evaluation

Claude Code will automatically detect and load MCP servers from your project context.

Examples

Once configured, you can use Actor Critic Thinking in Claude Code:

Product Name Evaluation

Analyze effectiveness of noise-canceling headphone product name

Ask Claude Code: "Evaluate the product name "SilentMax Pro" for noise-canceling headphones using actor-critic analysis"

Expected Result: Multi-round analysis alternating between creative appreciation and practical critique of the name

Marketing Campaign Assessment

Evaluate marketing campaign concept from multiple perspectives

Ask Claude Code: "Analyze our "Digital Transformation Made Simple" campaign using 5 rounds of actor-critic evaluation"

Expected Result: Comprehensive evaluation covering creative impact, practical implementation, and market effectiveness

Feature Development Review

Assess new software feature proposal

Ask Claude Code: "Use actor-critic thinking to evaluate the proposed "Smart Auto-Save" feature for our text editor"

Expected Result: Balanced analysis of feature benefits, technical challenges, and user experience implications

Business Strategy Evaluation

Analyze strategic business decision with structured feedback

Ask Claude Code: "Apply actor-critic analysis to our plan for expanding into the European market"

Expected Result: Systematic evaluation of opportunities, risks, and implementation considerations

Testing Your Setup

1. Run claude in your project directory
2. Ask Claude to list available tools and verify Actor Critic Thinking tools are present
3. Test Actor Critic Thinking functionality by asking Claude to use specific tools

Test commands:

claude

claude --debug

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Invalid Total Thoughts Parameter

Symptoms: Parameter validation errors, Odd number requirement failures

Cause: totalThoughts parameter must be odd number ≥3

Solution:

• Ensure totalThoughts is an odd number (3, 5, 7, etc.)
• Use minimum value of 3 for basic analysis
• Verify parameter is numeric, not string
• Check parameter validation in client configuration

Role Parameter Not Recognized

Symptoms: Invalid role errors, Perspective switching failures

Cause: Role parameter must be exactly "actor" or "critic"

Solution:

• Use exact values: "actor" or "critic"
• Check for typos or case sensitivity issues
• Ensure role alternates between rounds
• Verify role matches current thought number

Evaluation Sequence Broken

Symptoms: Out of sequence errors, Round tracking failures

Cause: thoughtNumber not matching expected sequence or round progression

Solution:

• Start thoughtNumber at 1 for first round
• Increment thoughtNumber for each subsequent round
• Ensure thoughtNumber ≤ totalThoughts
• Reset sequence for new evaluation sessions

TypeScript Compilation Errors

Symptoms: Build failures, Type definition errors

Cause: Missing TypeScript dependencies or configuration issues

Solution:

• Install TypeScript: npm install -g typescript
• Verify tsconfig.json configuration
• Install type definitions: npm install @types/node
• Clear build cache: npm run clean && npm run build

Server Not Found

Symptoms: Command not found errors, Server tools unavailable

Cause: Server not installed or not in PATH

Solution:

• Verify server installation
• Check PATH environment variable
• Install server globally or in project

Configuration Not Loaded

Symptoms: CLAUDE.md changes not recognized, Old server config used

Cause: CLAUDE.md file not in correct location or format

Solution:

• Ensure CLAUDE.md is in project root
• Verify markdown syntax is correct
• Restart Claude Code session

Actor Critic Thinking not appearing in Claude Code

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Actor Critic Thinking installation
• Restart Claude Code
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Actor Critic Thinking is integrated with Claude Code:

• Explore all Actor Critic Thinking capabilities through Claude Code
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Claude Code
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to Actor Critic Thinking development

Need Help?

• Search for Actor Critic Thinking documentation
• Check the Claude Code MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions