Can I use this for Agile software development?

Yes, it includes specific workflows for relative estimation using story points (Fibonacci scale) and T-shirt sizing, making it ideal for sprint planning and backlog grooming.

What estimation methods does this Claude Code skill support?

The skill supports a wide variety of methods including analogous (top-down), parametric (statistical), three-point (PERT), expert judgment (Wideband Delphi), and function point analysis.

How are the final estimates formatted?

Estimates can be generated as human-readable Markdown summaries with breakdown tables or as structured YAML data for integration into other project management tools.

Does the skill account for project risks and uncertainty?

Absolutely. It provides tools for calculating contingency based on risk levels and emphasizes expressing estimates as ranges with associated confidence intervals rather than fixed points.

Project Estimation & Planning

Name: Project Estimation & Planning
Author: melodic-software

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Productivity & Workflow

Applies diverse estimation techniques to forecast project effort, cost, duration, and complexity with statistical rigor.

About

This skill empowers Claude to perform systematic project estimation using industry-standard methodologies such as analogous, parametric, three-point (PERT), and function point analysis. It helps bridge the gap between initial planning and execution by providing data-driven ranges rather than single-point guesses, incorporating contingency factors and risk assessments. Whether you are in the early stages of a roadmap or refining a detailed backlog, this tool provides the structure needed to communicate uncertainty and resource requirements effectively to stakeholders.

Key Features

12 GitHub stars
Generates structured estimation summaries and breakdown tables in Markdown and YAML formats.
Calculates effort, cost, and duration ranges with confidence intervals and standard deviations.
Integrates risk assessment and contingency planning directly into resource forecasts.
Supports multiple methodologies including PERT (Three-Point), Parametric, and Analogous estimation.
Includes specialized frameworks for Agile story pointing, T-shirt sizing, and Planning Poker.

Use Cases

Agile backlog grooming to assign relative story points and determine team velocity.
Preparing professional bids or internal project proposals that require detailed effort breakdowns.
Initial project budgeting and roadmap forecasting during the discovery and planning phases.

About

Key Features

12 GitHub stars
Generates structured estimation summaries and breakdown tables in Markdown and YAML formats.
Calculates effort, cost, and duration ranges with confidence intervals and standard deviations.
Integrates risk assessment and contingency planning directly into resource forecasts.
Supports multiple methodologies including PERT (Three-Point), Parametric, and Analogous estimation.
Includes specialized frameworks for Agile story pointing, T-shirt sizing, and Planning Poker.

Use Cases

Agile backlog grooming to assign relative story points and determine team velocity.
Preparing professional bids or internal project proposals that require detailed effort breakdowns.
Initial project budgeting and roadmap forecasting during the discovery and planning phases.