cost-estimate

Calculates project cost estimates from LOC and complexity metrics.

2|Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tizee/skills --skill cost-estimate-tizee
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Skill: cost-estimate
Source: https://github.com/tizee/skills/tree/main/skills/cost-estimate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tizee/skills --skill cost-estimate-tizee

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automatically estimate the development cost of a codebase by analyzing lines of code, architectures, and complexity factors to provide a budget forecast.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Codebase sizing: quantify total LOC across languages (Swift, C++, Metal) and assess architectural complexity.
  • Cost modeling: compute hours using productivity multipliers and apply market-rate ranges for a realistic estimate.
  • Use Case: plan budgets for projects with Metal shaders, system extensions, and multi-language integrations.

Quick Start

Run cost-estimate on the current repository to generate a structured cost forecast.

Frequently Asked Questions about cost-estimate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I estimate the development cost of a codebase with mixed languages like Swift, C++, and Metal?

Estimate development cost by analyzing total lines of code across mixed languages like Swift, C++, and Metal, then applying productivity multipliers, overhead factors, and market rates to model a full-team cost breakdown.

What factors are used to calculate a project budget forecast from lines of code?

A project budget forecast from lines of code incorporates architectural complexity, test coverage, and documentation quality to compute coding hours and apply overhead multipliers for a realistic estimate.

Can I use lines of code to plan budgets for projects with Metal shaders and system extensions?

Yes, you can plan budgets for projects with Metal shaders and system extensions by quantifying total LOC, assessing architectural complexity, and calculating coding hours using productivity multipliers.

How does architectural complexity affect a codebase cost estimate?

Architectural complexity affects a codebase cost estimate by adjusting the productivity multipliers applied to coding hours, ensuring the final budget forecast accounts for multi-language integrations and structural overhead.

What is the best way to model coding hours and overhead multipliers for a multi-language repository?

The best way to model coding hours and overhead multipliers for a multi-language repository is to analyze LOC alongside architectural complexity, then apply market-rate ranges to generate a structured full-team cost breakdown.

Does the cost estimate require analyzing tests and documentation quality?

Yes, the cost estimate requires analyzing tests and documentation quality alongside lines of code and architectural complexity to accurately compute development hours and apply overhead multipliers.