Feature Estimator

Workflow

1. Intake: Capture the request. Fill gaps with defaults from estimation-and-quotes.md.
2. Discovery: Survey all major repo surfaces. Search for similar implementations.
3. Deep-read: Read impacted source files for every affected layer.
4. Score: Apply complexity rubric to each task.
5. Estimate: Calculate Senior and Junior hours, costs, overhead, contingency.
6. Write: Produce the governed quote artifact using the canonical template.

Output Requirements

• Quote artifact at docs/quotes/YYYY/MM/YYYY-MM-DD-{feature-slug}.md.
• Uses docs/agent-context/templates/quote-document-template.md structure.
• Includes repository understanding summary with inspected surfaces.
• Includes detailed task breakdown with complexity scoring.
• Includes Senior and Junior totals with cost calculations.
• Includes recommendation with repo-specific reasoning.

Do Not

1. Estimate from prompt alone when repo evidence can refine scope.
2. Run db:* commands without explicit user approval.
3. Finalize numbers before approval is recorded.
4. Omit the validation evidence section.

Gate to Implementation

The quote is ready for approval when:

• All affected surfaces have been inspected (not guessed).
• Complexity scores are justified with repo evidence.
• Overhead and contingency are applied per the estimation model.
• Template structure is complete.
• Recommendation includes repo-specific reasoning.
• Status is set to Pending Approval.

References

• Complexity Scoring Rubric
• Estimation Model