estimate

Analyze codebase and sprint data to estimate software task effort with confidence levels.

10|2|Updated Mar 11, 2026

Search Tags:#project management #software development #estimation #task planning #risk assessment #effort estimation

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npx skills add https://github.com/wanghaisheng/OpenAgenticGame-Studios --skill estimate-wanghaisheng

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Skill: estimate
Source: https://github.com/wanghaisheng/OpenAgenticGame-Studios/tree/main/refenrece/skills/estimate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wanghaisheng/OpenAgenticGame-Studios --skill estimate-wanghaisheng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured and data-driven approach to estimating the effort required for software development tasks, reducing uncertainty and improving project predictability.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive Analysis: Considers code complexity, scope, risk factors, and historical data.
Structured Output: Generates detailed estimates including optimistic, expected, and pessimistic scenarios, confidence levels, and risk assessments.
Use Case: Before starting a new feature development, invoke this skill with the feature description to get a realistic time and resource estimate, allowing for better planning and stakeholder communication.

Quick Start

Use the estimate skill to provide a detailed effort estimate for the task 'Implement user authentication module'.

Frequently Asked Questions about estimate

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I estimate software development effort using historical velocity and code complexity?▼

To estimate software development effort, this Skill analyzes code complexity, scope, dependencies, and historical sprint velocity. It reads design documents and codebase scans to produce structured estimates with optimistic, expected, and pessimistic scenarios.

What's the best way to plan task effort for a new software feature?▼

The best way to plan task effort for a new feature is to invoke this Skill with the feature description. It generates a realistic time and resource estimate by assessing risk factors and dependencies, enabling better project planning and stakeholder communication.

How does task effort estimation handle risk assessment and uncertainty?▼

Task effort estimation handles uncertainty by evaluating risk factors and historical data to generate structured output. It provides confidence levels alongside optimistic, expected, and pessimistic scenarios to improve project predictability and reduce uncertainty.

Can I use this estimation tool with my existing CLAUDE.md and sprint data?▼

Yes, you can use this estimation tool with existing CLAUDE.md files and sprint data. It requires reading these inputs alongside design documents and codebase scans to inform data-driven effort estimations for software development tasks.

When do I need a structured effort estimate for software project planning?▼

You need a structured effort estimate before starting new feature development to get a realistic time and resource projection. This reduces uncertainty by providing actionable insights, confidence levels, and risk assessments for informed project planning.

Why does software task estimation require scanning the codebase and design documents?▼

Software task estimation requires scanning the codebase and design documents to accurately analyze code complexity, scope, and dependencies. This comprehensive analysis ensures the generated effort estimates are data-driven and reflect actual project risk factors.