A powerful tool for automatically decomposing software requirements into detailed work items and professional Excel effort estimation reports.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install work-estimation-zh
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3. Prompt Installation
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Help me install work-estimation-zh using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Software Development Work Estimation?
This extension for Openclaw Skills automates the complex process of software project estimation. By analyzing raw text descriptions or uploaded requirement documents, it intelligently breaks down features into specific technical modules such as frontend, backend, algorithms, and testing. It serves as a bridge between high-level project goals and granular execution plans, providing a structured approach to project planning and resource allocation.
The skill goes beyond simple time guessing by applying a multi-dimensional assessment framework. It evaluates every task based on man-days, complexity levels, and risk factors, ensuring that development teams and stakeholders have a realistic, data-driven view of the project lifecycle before development begins.
Software Development Work Estimation Use Cases
- Initial project scoping and budget planning for new software development initiatives.
- Decomposing complex product requirements documents (PRD) into actionable developer tasks.
- Generating professional Gantt charts and risk assessment reports for executive stakeholders.
- Calculating manpower costs and hardware requirements for project bidding and procurement.
How Software Development Work Estimation Works
- The user provides a project description or uploads a requirements document in .md, .docx, or .txt format.
- The AI analyzes the content to identify core functional modules and technical categories such as design, dev, and QA.
- Every identified task is evaluated based on effort in man-days, complexity (low/medium/high), and risk levels.
- The system determines task dependencies and parallel feasibility to construct a logical project timeline.
- A comprehensive multi-sheet Excel file is generated, featuring automated Gantt charts that account for weekends and holidays.
Software Development Work Estimation Setup
To enable this skill within your agent environment, ensure you have the Openclaw Skills framework configured. You can install and trigger the estimation sequence using the following command:
openclaw install work-estimation-zh
Once installed, simply mention keywords like project estimation or work breakdown to begin the analysis of your requirements.
Software Development Work Estimation Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill generates a structured Excel (.xlsx) workbook containing the following data taxonomy:
| Sheet Name | Content Details |
|---|---|
| Work Overview | Summary of effort across frontend, backend, design, and testing. |
| Detailed Modules | Granular breakdown of individual tasks, logic, and man-day rationale. |
| Gantt Chart | Visual timeline including critical paths and milestones. |
| Cost Estimation | Calculation of manpower costs and third-party service expenses. |
| Risk & Dependencies | Identification of high-risk items and task prerequisites. |
Software Development Work Estimation Advanced Features
- Intelligent holiday-aware scheduling that automatically excludes weekends and statutory holidays from the project timeline.
- Automated cost calculation engine with a built-in 15% contingency buffer for project changes.
- Comprehensive Gantt chart visualization that identifies the project's critical path.
- Multi-format support for requirements gathering, including direct text input and document parsing.
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