cost-estimation {Analysis} (v1.0)

"Analyze with evidence. Every claim tagged. Every finding actionable."

Purpose

FTE-month estimation (NEVER prices). Effort inductors. Scope drivers. Confidence ranges (optimistic/expected/pessimistic). [EXPLICIT] When to use: During analysis mode (MAO DNA). Before architecture or development begins.

Core Principles

1. Law of Evidence: Every finding tagged [CODE], [CONFIG], [DOC], [INFERENCE], or [ASSUMPTION] (R-001). [EXPLICIT]
2. Law of Completeness: No analysis deliverable ships without covering all required sections. [EXPLICIT]
3. Law of Firebase Lens: All assessments evaluated through Firebase/Google/Hostinger feasibility. [EXPLICIT]

Core Process

Phase 1: Gather

1. Collect inputs (documents, code, conversations, existing systems). [EXPLICIT]
2. Parse for requirements, constraints, and context. [EXPLICIT]

Phase 2: Analyze

1. Apply domain-specific analysis methodology. [EXPLICIT]
2. Tag all findings with evidence tags. [EXPLICIT]
3. Score/evaluate using the skill's specific metrics. [EXPLICIT]

Phase 3: Document

1. Produce the analysis deliverable in markdown. [EXPLICIT]
2. Include evidence tag summary (% by tag type). [EXPLICIT]
3. If >30% [ASSUMPTION], add WARNING banner. [EXPLICIT]

3. Inputs / Outputs

Input	Type	Required	Description
Project context	Text/Files	Yes	What to analyze
Output	Type	Description
--------	------	-------------
Analysis deliverable	Markdown	Evidence-tagged findings

Validation Gate

• All findings have evidence tags
• Firebase feasibility assessed
• Deliverable follows R-008 output standards
• No implementation details (phase separation)
• Actionable recommendations included

5. Self-Correction Triggers

[!WARNING] IF >30% claims are [ASSUMPTION] THEN add prominent WARNING banner. IF analysis contains implementation details THEN move to plan (Art. 1.5 phase separation).

Usage

Example invocations:

• "/cost-estimation" — Run the full cost estimation workflow
• "cost estimation on this project" — Apply to current context

Assumptions & Limits

• Assumes access to project artifacts (code, docs, configs) [EXPLICIT]
• Requires English-language output unless otherwise specified [EXPLICIT]
• Does not replace domain expert judgment for final decisions [EXPLICIT]

Edge Cases

Scenario	Handling
Empty or minimal input	Request clarification before proceeding
Conflicting requirements	Flag conflicts explicitly, propose resolution
Out-of-scope request	Redirect to appropriate skill or escalate