An automated tool that transforms raw requirements into detailed, multi-dimensional Excel work estimation reports and Gantt charts.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install work-estimation
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install work-estimation using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Software Development Work Estimation?
The Software Development Work Estimation skill is a powerful utility designed for project managers and developers within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem. It streamlines the often tedious process of project scoping by analyzing text or document-based requirements and automatically generating a granular breakdown of work items.
By leveraging AI-driven analysis, this skill evaluates complexity, risk, and labor costs across various technical dimensions including Frontend, Backend, and Testing. It provides a structured foundation for project planning, ensuring that teams have a realistic view of effort and budget before a single line of code is written.
Software Development Work Estimation Use Cases
- Creating initial project bids or proposals based on client requirement documents.
- Breaking down complex features into manageable tasks for sprint planning.
- Generating visual Gantt charts to identify critical paths and parallel work opportunities.
- Assessing project risks and labor costs to secure budget approvals.
How Software Development Work Estimation Works
- Requirement Intake: The user provides a plain text description or uploads a document (.md, .docx, or .txt).
- AI Analysis: The agent parses the requirements to identify core modules and technical dependencies.
- Multi-Dimension Assessment: Effort is estimated in man-days across categories like Analysis, Design, Frontend, and Backend.
- Risk & Complexity Scoring: Each item is assigned a complexity and risk level (Low/Medium/High) to calculate necessary buffers.
- Report Export: A comprehensive 11-sheet Excel workbook is generated, featuring Gantt charts, cost estimations, and coordination requirements.
Software Development Work Estimation Setup
To enable this capability within your environment, ensure you have the core Openclaw Skills framework installed and use the following command:
# Install the work estimation skill
openclaw install work-estimation-en
Once installed, simply trigger the skill by asking the agent for a "work estimation" or "project breakdown."
Software Development Work Estimation Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill produces a structured Excel report with the following metadata and data organization:
| Sheet Name | Content Type | Key Metrics |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | Summary Table | Total man-days per module |
| Dimension Details | Technical Breakdown | Hourly basis per role |
| Gantt Chart | Visual Timeline | Milestones & Parallelism |
| Cost Estimation | Financial Data | Labor, Hardware, & Buffers |
| Risk Assessment | Strategic Analysis | Mitigation recommendations |
Software Development Work Estimation Advanced Features
- Automated Calendar Logic: The Gantt chart generation automatically accounts for weekends and holidays to provide realistic delivery dates.
- Variable Buffer Management: Includes a standard 15% contingency buffer in cost calculations, adjustable based on risk levels.
- Multi-Role Simulation: Estimates are based on a standard team configuration but support adjustments for specific team sizes.
- Dependency Mapping: Identifies prerequisites and coordination needs between different technical workstreams.
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