project estimator // damianbuilds

how many apis / integrations?

1-2 apis

3-5 apis

6+ apis

workflow complexity

simple (trigger → action)

branching (conditions, loops)

full system (multi-workflow)

ai involved?

no ai

basic llm calls

ai agent + tools

rag / embeddings / voice

how many workflows?

1 workflow

2-3 workflows

4+ workflows

client requirements clarity

crystal clear

mostly clear

vague / figuring it out

new apis you haven't used before?

all familiar

1-2 new ones

3+ new ones

estimate

micro

quote the client

-

fixed price

your actual time

-

with claude code

effective rate

-

what you actually earn/hr

tell client delivery

-

under-promise, over-deliver

hour breakdown

scoping / discovery-

building-

error handling + testing-

documentation + loom-

buffer (unknowns)-

total market hours -