development-estimation
About
This skill provides structured workflows for estimating development time, effort, or complexity. It helps break down features into components, identify risks, and assign confidence intervals to create defensible estimates. Use it for project or feature scoping when you need a detailed, risk-aware breakdown rather than a simple gut check.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add NickCrew/claude-cortex -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortexgit clone https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex.git ~/.claude/skills/development-estimationCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the development-estimation skill?
development-estimation is a Claude Skill by NickCrew. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform development-estimation-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install development-estimation?
Use the install commands on this page: add development-estimation to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does development-estimation belong to?
development-estimation is in the Development category, tagged automation.
Is development-estimation free to use?
Yes. development-estimation is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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