estimate

Generate effort estimates with optimistic, expected, and pessimistic ranges.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/easonlao/jiazi-game --skill estimate-easonlao
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: estimate
Source: https://github.com/easonlao/jiazi-game/tree/main/.claude/skills/estimate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/easonlao/jiazi-game --skill estimate-easonlao

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn an unclear or complex task into a structured, decision-ready effort estimate with confidence and explicit risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured effort estimation: Produces optimistic/expected/pessimistic ranges, recommended budget, and confidence level.
  • Context-aware analysis: Scans project context (CLAUDE.md, design docs) and identifies likely affected code paths and integration points.
  • Risk and dependencies mapping: Highlights key risk factors, mitigations, and any potential blocking dependencies for planning.

Quick Start

Ask the estimate skill to estimate the effort for the task: "Implement a save/load system for the Jiazi Chronicle game, including basic state serialization and UI entry points."

Frequently Asked Questions about estimate

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

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How do I generate effort estimates for software tasks with confidence levels?

Generate effort estimates for software tasks by analyzing complexity, dependencies, historical sprint velocity, and risk factors to produce optimistic, expected, and pessimistic ranges with a recommended budget and confidence level.

What's the best way to map dependencies and risks for project planning?

Map dependencies and risks for project planning by scanning project context and sprint history to highlight key risk factors, mitigations, and potential blocking dependencies alongside the structured effort estimate.

How do I calculate sprint velocity for engineering workflow estimates?

Calculate sprint velocity for engineering workflow estimates by reviewing sprint history under production/sprints/ to inform scope and uncertainty, applying historical velocity data to structured effort ranges.

Can I use project context and design documents to inform task effort estimation?

Use project context and design documents to inform task effort estimation by loading context from CLAUDE.md and scanning relevant design documents under design/gdd/ to identify affected code paths and integration points.

Does effort estimation work for complex tasks with unclear scope?

Effort estimation works for complex tasks with unclear scope by turning them into structured, decision-ready estimates with explicit risk, sub-task breakdowns, and confidence levels based on available project context.

What are the limitations of automated effort estimation for development planning?

Automated effort estimation for development planning relies on available project context, design documents, and sprint history; estimates are limited by the completeness of this input data and the accuracy of historical velocity records.