Actor Critic Thinking + Klavis AI: Complete MCP Integration
Actor Critic Thinking is a MCP server that Actor-critic thinking for performance evaluation.
When integrated with Klavis AI, 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 Klavis AI, 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 Klavis AI
- 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
- Klavis AI installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Cloud (klavis.ai), Self-Hosted (Docker), Python SDK, TypeScript SDK)
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 Klavis AI
- Open Klavis AI 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 Klavis AI:
Product Name Evaluation
Analyze effectiveness of noise-canceling headphone product name
Ask Klavis AI: "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 Klavis AI: "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 Klavis AI: "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 Klavis AI: "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 Klavis AI
- 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
API Authentication Failed
Symptoms: 401 Unauthorized errors, Invalid API key message
Cause: Missing or incorrect API key
Solution:
- Verify API key is correctly copied from klavis.ai dashboard
- Check API key is set in environment variable or code
- Ensure API key has not expired
- Regenerate API key if necessary
OAuth Authorization Errors
Symptoms: OAuth redirect failures, Authentication loop, Token refresh errors
Cause: OAuth credentials not configured or expired
Solution:
- Complete OAuth authorization flow for required services
- Check redirect URLs are correctly configured
- Verify OAuth app credentials in service provider settings
- Contact Klavis support for OAuth troubleshooting
Tool Call Failures
Symptoms: Tool not found errors, Execution timeouts, Rate limit errors
Cause: Tool not properly configured or service rate limits exceeded
Solution:
- Verify tool name matches available tools list
- Check service-specific rate limits and quotas
- Ensure required parameters are provided correctly
- Review Klavis API logs for detailed error messages
Context Window Overload
Symptoms: Too many tools error, Context length exceeded, Slow responses
Cause: Too many tools exposed to AI agent at once
Solution:
- Use Strata Progressive Discovery to expose tools hierarchically
- Reduce number of simultaneous MCP servers in Strata configuration
- Filter tools based on current task context
- Enable intelligent tool filtering in Strata settings
Docker Deployment Issues
Symptoms: Container fails to start, Port conflicts, Connection refused
Cause: Docker configuration or port binding errors
Solution:
- Ensure Docker is installed and running
- Check port 5000 is not already in use (or change port mapping)
- Verify Docker image pulled successfully
- Check container logs: docker logs <container-id>
Actor Critic Thinking not appearing in Klavis AI
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check Actor Critic Thinking installation
- Restart Klavis AI
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that Actor Critic Thinking is integrated with Klavis AI:
- Explore all Actor Critic Thinking capabilities through Klavis AI
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Klavis AI
- 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 Klavis AI MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions