🔍 What does this skill do?

Skill's Development Project Timeline Estimation tool allows you to calculate realistic and justifiable timelines for development projects by breaking down features into tasks, estimating hours per task, adding a risk buffer, and fostering honest communication with the client.

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Before committing
Estimate the timeline before committing to a client.
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Breakdown of projects
Break down a large project to understand its implications.
⏳
Review of deadlines
Check whether an agreed-upon deadline is still feasible.
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Clear communication
Communicate deadlines and details without scaring the customer.

⚙️ How to install

1
Download the ZIP file
Click the download button to get "estimation-of-timelines-for-development-projects.zip."
2
Unzip it into your "skills" folder
Extract the contents to Claude's "skills" folder:
~/.claude/skills/estimacion-de-plazos-para-proyectos-de-desarrollo/
3
Check that SKILL.md exists
Check that the SKILL.md file exists in the "estimation-of-timelines-for-development-projects" directory.
estimacion-de-plazos-para-proyectos-de-desarrollo/ ├── SKILL.md └── ...
4
Restart Claude Code or Cowork
Close and reopen the app. Claude will detect the skill automatically.
5
Start using the skill!
Describe your project and receive a detailed timeline estimate.

💬 Usage examples

📅 Basic estimate
Estimate the development time for a pet store management system using React and Node.js.
🔍 Detailed breakdown
Break down an e-learning platform project using Angular and Firebase.
⏳ Deadline Review
Check whether the deadline for a mobile app project is still feasible.
📈 Customer Communication
Prepare a timeline presentation for an enterprise software client.

🛠️ Features

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Task Breakdown List of tasks with estimated minimum and maximum hours.
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Summary of hours Total (minimum, maximum, and risk buffer).
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Estimated time Lead time in business days and estimated delivery date.
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Risk Identification Factors that can affect the estimate and how to mitigate them.
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Effective Communication Strategies for communicating deadlines to clients.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Tasks are broken down, hours are estimated, and a risk buffer is added.
A risk buffer of 25–40% is applied to the baseline estimate.
Yes, it applies to any development project that requires a timeline estimate.
Estimated Timelines for Development Projects

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