Actor Critic Thinking + Rovo Dev CLI: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with Rovo Dev CLI, 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 Rovo Dev CLI, 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 Rovo Dev CLI
• 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
• Rovo Dev CLI 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 Rovo Dev CLI

1. Open Rovo Dev CLI settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add Actor Critic Thinking server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use Actor Critic Thinking in Rovo Dev CLI:

Product Name Evaluation

Analyze effectiveness of noise-canceling headphone product name

Ask Rovo Dev CLI: "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 Rovo Dev CLI: "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 Rovo Dev CLI: "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 Rovo Dev CLI: "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 acli rovodev run to start interactive mode
2. Ask for code generation or explanation
3. Test integration with Jira/Confluence features

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

Authentication Failed

Symptoms: Cannot login, API token rejected

Cause: Invalid or expired API token

Solution:

• Regenerate API token in Atlassian profile
• Verify account has Rovo access
• Check network connectivity
• Re-run acli rovodev auth login

Beta Access Limited

Symptoms: Access denied, Beta not available

Cause: Beta capacity limits reached

Solution:

• Check Atlassian announcements for availability
• Join waitlist if available
• Verify account eligibility for beta access

Actor Critic Thinking not appearing in Rovo Dev CLI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Actor Critic Thinking installation
• Restart Rovo Dev CLI
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Actor Critic Thinking is integrated with Rovo Dev CLI:

• Explore all Actor Critic Thinking capabilities through Rovo Dev CLI
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Rovo Dev CLI
• 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 Rovo Dev CLI MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions