Epoch
Estimate schedules, cost, and risk with PERT, COCOMO, Monte Carlo, and calibration tools so your agent helps you scope MVPs before you over-commit.
Overview
Epoch is a MCP server for the Validate phase that exposes PERT, COCOMO, Monte Carlo, calibration, cost, and risk estimation tools to AI agents.
What is this MCP server?
- PERT, COCOMO, Monte Carlo, calibration, cost, and risk estimation in one MCP server
- npm package @kyanitelabs/epoch v0.2.9 with npx runtime hint and stdio transport
- Documentation site at kyanitelabs.github.io/Epoch for method context
- Lets agents quantify uncertainty instead of single-date guesses
- Useful for indie bids, roadmap promises, and launch cut lines
- Server version 0.2.9
- npm identifier @kyanitelabs/epoch
- Methods named: PERT, COCOMO, Monte Carlo, calibration, cost, risk
What problem does it solve?
Solo builders promise fixed ship dates without quantified uncertainty, then eat scope slips because gut-feel estimates hide risk.
Who is it for?
Indie developers and consultants scoping MVPs, client work, or multi-milestone roadmaps who want estimation math inside their MCP workflow.
Skip if: Teams that only need lightweight todo lists with no schedule commitment, or projects with no willingness to parameterize size and risk inputs.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After you add Epoch, your agent can produce calibrated ranges and risk-aware schedules you can paste into specs, bids, and launch plans.
- Agent-generated estimate ranges with documented method (PERT, COCOMO, Monte Carlo, etc.)
- Risk and cost views tied to scoped feature lists
- Repeatable estimation MCP setup referenced from your planning docs
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Journey fit
Time and cost estimation belongs in Validate when you are deciding what to build and whether the timeline is credible. Scope is where solo builders translate ideas into bounded milestones, buffers, and tradeoffs—not after launch firefighting.
How it compares
Estimation and simulation MCP toolkit, not a Gantt SaaS or generic brainstorming skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Epoch for?
Solo builders and small teams who need credible timeline and cost ranges before committing to build or client deadlines.
When should I use Epoch?
Use it during validate and scope conversations—and again when scope changes—to run PERT, COCOMO, or Monte Carlo instead of single-point guesses.
How do I add Epoch to my agent?
Add an stdio MCP entry for npm package @kyanitelabs/epoch (0.2.9), typically via npx @kyanitelabs/epoch per the registry hint, then call estimation tools from your client.