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plan-estimateeffort

Generates rocket-battle simulations for comparing different rocket types and loads.

Updated Feb 21, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#complexity#project-management#risk-analysis#estimate#pert#historical-analogies
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhongadamwang/CCAGA --skill plan-estimateeffort
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan-estimateeffort
Source: https://github.com/zhongadamwang/CCAGA/tree/main/.github/skills/plan-estimateeffort
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhongadamwang/CCAGA --skill plan-estimateeffort

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan.EstimateEffort addresses the challenge of producing reliable, defendable effort estimates for development tasks by combining multiple estimation methods, including PERT, complexity analysis, and risk assessment, with transparent rationale.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-method estimation: PMs can generate estimates using PERT, complexity points, and historical analogies, all with confidence levels.
  • Rationale-rich outputs: Produces structured JSON and human-readable Markdown reports that support planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Use Case: Plan timelines and resource needs for a new feature across design, development, testing, and deployment, with risk-adjusted estimates.

Quick Start

Provide a task breakdown JSON to generate a complete effort estimate with confidence intervals.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-estimateeffort

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I estimate project effort using PERT and complexity points?▼

You can generate multi-method effort estimates by supplying a task breakdown. The system applies PERT, complexity-point estimation, and historical analogies, adjusting for risk factors to produce defendable estimates with confidence intervals.

What is the best way to add risk analysis to development task estimates?▼

To include risk analysis in effort estimates, input your task breakdown. The system applies risk adjustments across PERT and historical analogies, delivering confidence intervals and transparent rationale for budgeting and scheduling.

Can I use historical data to generate effort estimates with confidence intervals?▼

Yes, historical data is supported through historical analogies estimation. By providing a task breakdown, you receive risk-adjusted effort estimates complete with confidence intervals, outputted in both JSON and Markdown formats.

Does multi-method project effort estimation require a detailed task breakdown?▼

Yes, a detailed task breakdown is required. Multi-method estimation relies on this breakdown to apply PERT, complexity-point estimation, and historical analogies, ensuring accurate and defendable effort calculations for development tasks.

How do I output effort estimates in JSON and Markdown for project planning?▼

You can output effort estimates in JSON and Markdown by providing a task breakdown JSON. The system processes this input to produce both structured JSON and human-readable Markdown reports containing risk-adjusted estimates and rationale.

When should I use historical analogies over PERT for effort estimation?▼

Historical analogies are ideal when past project data is available for comparison. The system combines this with PERT and complexity points, applying risk adjustments to deliver comprehensive estimates with confidence intervals.

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