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effort_and_risk

Generate structured effort estimates and risk assessments from plan_complete issues.

1|Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#orchestration#estimation#risk#wbs#effort#pert
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SorraTheOrc/SorraAgents --skill effort-and-risk
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: effort_and_risk
Source: https://github.com/SorraTheOrc/SorraAgents/tree/main/skill/effort_and_risk
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SorraTheOrc/SorraAgents --skill effort-and-risk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires wl, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Skill automates the production of auditable engineering estimates for a prepared work item, including both effort and risk, to improve planning transparency and traceability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • WBS-based estimation: derives a lightweight Work Breakdown Structure from the issue's children to anchor scope.
  • Three-point estimation (PERT): computes expected effort from Optimistic, Most Likely, and Pessimistic values and exposes a final recommended value.
  • Risk scoring: aggregates parent/child risk into a level (Low/Medium/High/Critical) with top drivers and mitigations.
  • Outputs: produces a machine-readable JSON object and a human-readable summary for posting in issue comments.

Quick Start

Trigger the skill with a plan_complete issue and run the orchestrator to produce the final JSON estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions about effort_and_risk

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate auditable engineering effort estimates from a work breakdown structure?▼

To generate auditable engineering effort estimates, ingest a fully planned issue to automatically derive a work breakdown structure from child items and compute expected effort, overheads, and risk.

How does PERT three-point estimation calculate expected effort?▼

PERT three-point estimation calculates expected effort by evaluating Optimistic, Most Likely, and Pessimistic hour values from the work breakdown structure to expose a final recommended effort estimate.

How do I assess and aggregate project risk levels for engineering planning?▼

Project risk assessment aggregates parent and child risk factors into a Low, Medium, High, or Critical risk level, outputting top risk drivers and recommended mitigations alongside the effort estimate.

What format are effort estimation results output in for issue tracking?▼

Effort estimation results are output as a machine-readable JSON payload containing effort, risk, confidence, assumptions, and unknowns, plus a human-readable summary for posting in issue comments.

Do I need a completed issue plan before running effort and risk estimation?▼

Yes, effort and risk estimation requires a plan_complete issue with a detailed plan and child items to derive the work breakdown structure needed for computing O/M/P hours and risk scores.

What is the best way to improve planning transparency for engineering tasks?▼

The best way to improve planning transparency is to automate the production of auditable estimates, providing traceable effort calculations, risk levels, and documented assumptions directly in issue comments.

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