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generate-budget

Calculates a phase-based IT project budget from estimates and a resource plan.

5|Updated Apr 15, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#xlsx#budget#generate#resource-plan#project-budget
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KirKruglov/claude-project-manager --skill generate-budget-kirkruglov
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: generate-budget
Source: https://github.com/KirKruglov/claude-project-manager/tree/main/skills/generate-budget
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KirKruglov/claude-project-manager --skill generate-budget-kirkruglov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generates a baseline IT project budget from planning estimates and a resource plan, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistency across phases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate a phase-by-phase budget by cost category (team, infrastructure, GTM) for Phase 2 planning.
  • Reads preliminary-estimate.xlsx and resource-plan.md to build a single baseline budget with a contingency reserve (project-budget.xlsx).
  • Supports Mode B: agent prepares the draft and PM reviews and approves, enabling rapid iteration.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to generate-budget to create the baseline project-budget.xlsx from preliminary-estimate.xlsx and resource-plan.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about generate-budget

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an IT project budget from a resource plan and preliminary estimates?▼

You can generate a phase-based IT project budget by providing a preliminary-estimate.xlsx file and a resource-plan.md file. The tool calculates cost categories like team, infrastructure, and GTM, then outputs a baseline budget workbook.

What is a phase-based project budget and how does it categorize costs?▼

A phase-based project budget calculates costs for each project phase by breaking down expenses into specific categories. This approach generates line items for team, infrastructure, and GTM costs, ensuring consistency across all planning phases.

Do I need both preliminary-estimate.xlsx and resource-plan.md to create a baseline budget?▼

You do not strictly need both files to create a baseline budget. While the tool reads preliminary-estimate.xlsx and resource-plan.md to build the budget, it applies default values if data is missing and flags any inconsistencies for review.

Can an agent draft the project budget for a project manager to review and approve?▼

Yes, the tool supports a workflow where an agent prepares the draft project budget and a project manager reviews and approves it. This approach enables rapid iteration during the planning phase.

What happens if my resource plan has missing data or inconsistent estimates?▼

If your resource plan has missing data or inconsistent estimates, the tool applies default values to fill the gaps and actively flags any inconsistencies. This allows you to generate a baseline budget while identifying areas needing attention.

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