Actor Critic Thinking + GenAIScript: Complete MCP Integration
Actor Critic Thinking is a MCP server that Actor-critic thinking for performance evaluation.
When integrated with GenAIScript, 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 GenAIScript, 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 GenAIScript
- 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
- GenAIScript installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, VS Code)
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 GenAIScript
- Open GenAIScript settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add Actor Critic Thinking server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use Actor Critic Thinking in GenAIScript:
Product Name Evaluation
Analyze effectiveness of noise-canceling headphone product name
Ask GenAIScript: "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 GenAIScript: "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 GenAIScript: "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 GenAIScript: "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
- Launch GenAIScript
- Verify Actor Critic Thinking is available in the tools list
- Test basic Actor Critic Thinking functionality
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
GenAIScript Installation Failed
Symptoms: npm install errors, Command not found
Cause: Node.js version or npm configuration issues
Solution:
- Verify Node.js 18+ is installed
- Check npm global installation permissions
- Try using yarn instead of npm
- Clear npm cache and retry installation
MCP Server Not Found
Symptoms: Server not available in scripts, Connection errors
Cause: Server configuration or PATH issues
Solution:
- Verify server is properly installed
- Check genaiscript.config.ts configuration
- Use absolute path to server executable
- Test server independently first
Script Execution Fails
Symptoms: Runtime errors, Tool execution failures
Cause: Script syntax or MCP integration issues
Solution:
- Check TypeScript syntax and imports
- Verify MCP server is responding
- Use --debug flag for detailed logging
- Test with simpler script first
VS Code Extension Issues
Symptoms: Extension not working, No intellisense
Cause: Extension installation or configuration problems
Solution:
- Verify extension is properly installed
- Reload VS Code window
- Check workspace is GenAIScript project
- Update extension to latest version
Actor Critic Thinking not appearing in GenAIScript
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check Actor Critic Thinking installation
- Restart GenAIScript
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that Actor Critic Thinking is integrated with GenAIScript:
- Explore all Actor Critic Thinking capabilities through GenAIScript
- Check out other MCP servers that work with GenAIScript
- 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 GenAIScript MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions