Perspective MCP Server
@FiveOhhWon
MCP server for multi-perspective analysis and structured debates
Overview
What is Perspective MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol server that enables AI assistants to analyze problems through multiple professional perspectives and facilitate structured debates between viewpoints. It integrates with MCP-compatible hosts like Claude Desktop, targeting developers, product managers, and decision-makers who need multi-stakeholder analysis.
How to use Perspective MCP Server?
Install via npx (npx perspective-mcp) or from source by cloning the repository, running npm install and npm run build. Configure the server in Claude Desktop's config file using either an absolute path to the built index.js or the npx command. Use the provided tools (set_perspectives, perspective, start_debate, debate_turn, inject_constraint, debate_summary) to set up professional roles, perform analyses, and conduct structured three-round debates.
Key features of Perspective MCP Server
- Multi-perspective analysis through various professional roles
- Structured three-round debates between perspectives
- Dynamic constraint injection during analysis
- Comprehensive summaries of analyses and debates
- Context awareness where each perspective builds on previous insights
Use cases of Perspective MCP Server
- Product decision analysis with roles like PM, EM, Designer, Data Analyst
- Technical architecture review with Architect, Security, DevOps, QA perspectives
- Business strategy exploration with stakeholder viewpoints
- Evaluating trade-offs under new constraints or timeline changes
FAQ from Perspective MCP Server
How to fix perspectives not advancing?
Ensure nextPerspectiveNeeded is passed as a boolean true, not a string, and check server logs for debug output.
Why won't the debate start?
Verify all participant roles exist in your set perspectives and that 2-4 participants are selected.
Does Perspective MCP Server access my files or make network requests?
No. It requires no file system access, makes no network requests, processes all data locally, and is stateless between sessions unless explicitly maintaining context.
What are the runtime requirements?
Node.js 18 or higher and npm or yarn.
Can I inject new constraints mid-debate?
Yes, use the inject_constraint tool to add new considerations during the debate.
