Estimations
Generate AI-backed job cost estimates with material and labor breakdowns for skilled-trades products, proposals, or validation spreadsheets.
Overview
io.github.joshuaworth/estimations is an MCP server for the Validate phase that returns AI job cost estimates with material and labor breakdowns for skilled trades.
What is this MCP server?
- AI-powered job cost estimation with separate material and labor breakdowns
- Oriented to skilled trades workflows (contractors, installers, field quotes)
- Remote streamable-http MCP at estimations-mcp-server URL (v1.0.0)
- No local binary required—hosted Workers deployment under workers/mcp-server
- Useful when validating a trades SaaS MVP or automating rough bids in agent sessions
- Server version 1.0.0 with remote type streamable-http
- Endpoint host path /mcp on estimations-mcp-server Workers deployment
- Repository subfolder workers/mcp-server on github.com/joshuaworth/estimations
What problem does it solve?
Founders building for trades struggle to produce credible line-item estimates quickly enough to test pricing and positioning.
Who is it for?
Indie hackers shipping contractor, handyman, or field-service tools who need realistic sample estimates in agent workflows.
Skip if: Generic SaaS founders with no trades pricing domain or teams that require deterministic estimating engines with local cost databases only.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can fetch structured material and labor cost breakdowns so you validate offers and margins before building full estimating software.
- AI-generated job cost estimates with material and labor splits
- Faster validate-loop quotes for trades product demos
- Pricing hypotheses you can compare before custom estimating logic
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Journey fit
Cost and quote modeling belongs in Validate when you test whether a trades or field-service idea can price jobs profitably. Estimations targets pricing economics—material and labor splits—before you invest in full scheduling or invoicing build-out.
How it compares
Hosted remote MCP estimator, not an on-prem Excel macro skill or a full construction ERP.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Estimations MCP for?
Solo builders validating skilled-trades or field-quote products who want agents to produce material and labor cost breakdowns.
When should I use Estimations MCP?
During validate and pricing work when you need quick job estimates to test positioning, demos, or unit economics.
How do I add Estimations MCP to my agent?
Register the remote streamable-http URL https://estimations-mcp-server.hgfbxjxghp.workers.dev/mcp in an MCP client that supports HTTP MCP (server v1.0.0).