What information do I need to provide?

You can provide existing test documentation files, manual test scripts, or a simple text description of the features you are considering for automation.

Does it account for test stability?

Yes, stability is a core criterion. If a feature changes frequently, the skill will likely recommend keeping the test manual to avoid high maintenance costs.

Can I use this for specific features instead of a whole project?

Absolutely. You can point the skill to specific feature files or pass a list of feature names to get a targeted ROI analysis for just that scope.

How does the skill calculate ROI?

The skill calculates ROI by comparing the total time spent on manual execution over 12 months against the upfront development cost and ongoing maintenance time required for an automated script.

Test Automation ROI Analyzer

Name: Test Automation ROI Analyzer
Author: melodic-software

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Security & Testing

Evaluates test cases to calculate the financial and operational return on investment for automation prioritization.

The Test Automation ROI Analyzer is a specialized tool designed for QA engineers and development teams to make data-driven decisions about their testing strategy. By assessing test cases against a weighted scoring system—including execution frequency, business criticality, and technical complexity—the skill calculates potential time savings and return on investment. It provides clear recommendations on what to automate first, what to keep manual, and identifies technical blockers, resulting in a structured automation roadmap that maximizes efficiency and minimizes wasted effort.

Key Features

01Detailed ROI calculation comparing manual vs. automated costs

02Structured roadmap generation for sprint planning

03Weighted scoring based on 5 key automation criteria

0438 GitHub stars

05Breakeven analysis for automation development effort

06Automated prioritization categories (Automate First, Later, Keep Manual)

Use Cases

01Generating a business case to justify automation investment to stakeholders

02Auditing existing test suites to identify low-value automated tests

03Prioritizing a massive backlog of manual test cases for automation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins analyze-automation-roi

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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