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generate-estimate

Generate three-scenario phase-1 IT project estimates into preliminary-estimate.xlsx.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Initiation-stage project estimation is time-consuming and error-prone; this skill automates creating a phase-1 preliminary timeline and budget using analogue benchmarks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a three-scenario preliminary estimate (optimistic/realistic/pessimistic) for IT projects at Initiation.
  • Reads project inputs (questionnaires, charter, constraints, team list) and outputs a preliminary-estimate.xlsx with three sheets.
  • Provides a planning handoff to the budget and resource planning stages for PM review.

Quick Start

Invoke the estimate workflow with the available project inputs to produce preliminary-estimate.xlsx in the 01-initiation folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about generate-estimate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a project initiation timeline and budget for an IT project?▼

Generate a preliminary estimate by reading project inputs like questionnaires, charters, and team lists to apply analogy-based estimation and output a preliminary estimate spreadsheet for PM review.

What is analogy-based estimation for IT project initiation?▼

Analogy-based estimation models phase-1 estimates by leveraging analogue benchmarks and project inputs to produce preliminary timelines and budgets across three scenarios for typical IT projects.

Can I get optimistic, realistic, and pessimistic budget scenarios for project planning?▼

Yes, the workflow generates a three-scenario preliminary estimate covering optimistic, realistic, and pessimistic outcomes and outputs them into a preliminary-estimate spreadsheet.

Do I need a project charter and team list to create a phase-1 estimate?▼

Yes, the workflow reads project inputs such as questionnaires, charters, constraints, and team lists to accurately model the phase-1 preliminary timeline and budget.

What's the best way to jumpstart IT project planning with limited initial data?▼

Use analogue benchmark estimation to model a three-scenario preliminary estimate from limited project inputs, providing a planning handoff for budget and resource planning stages.

What format is the preliminary estimate output in for PM review?▼

The preliminary estimate is output as a preliminary-estimate.xlsx file containing three sheets, saved in the 01-initiation folder for direct PM review and downstream planning.

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