rice
RICE prioritization scoring initiatives by Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort. Use for feature prioritization, roadmap planning, or when comparing initiatives objectively.
Best use case
rice is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
RICE prioritization scoring initiatives by Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort. Use for feature prioritization, roadmap planning, or when comparing initiatives objectively.
Teams using rice should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/rice/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How rice Compares
| Feature / Agent | rice | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
RICE prioritization scoring initiatives by Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort. Use for feature prioritization, roadmap planning, or when comparing initiatives objectively.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# RICE Prioritization Scoring Score and rank initiatives using Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort to make prioritization decisions more objective. ## Instructions For each initiative, estimate the four RICE factors, calculate the score, and rank them. Be explicit about assumptions behind each estimate. ### Output Format **Context** What are we prioritizing? What's the time horizon for Reach? **Factor Definitions** - **Reach**: [Define for this context, e.g., "users affected per quarter"] - **Impact**: [Define for this context, e.g., "effect on conversion rate"] - **Effort**: [Define unit, e.g., "engineer-weeks"] **Scoring Table** | Initiative | Reach | Impact | Confidence | Effort | RICE Score | |------------|-------|--------|------------|--------|------------| | [Name A] | [#] | [0.25-3] | [%] | [#] | [calculated] | | [Name B] | [#] | [0.25-3] | [%] | [#] | [calculated] | | [Name C] | [#] | [0.25-3] | [%] | [#] | [calculated] | **Ranked Results** 1. **[Highest score]** — RICE: X 2. **[Second]** — RICE: X 3. **[Third]** — RICE: X **Detailed Breakdown** For each initiative: ### [Initiative Name] - **Reach**: [X] — [Assumption: how did you estimate this?] - **Impact**: [X] — [Reasoning for impact level] - **Confidence**: [X%] — [What would increase confidence?] - **Effort**: [X] — [What's included in this estimate?] - **RICE Score**: (R × I × C) / E = [score] **Sensitivity Analysis** Which scores would change significantly if assumptions are wrong? **Recommendation** Based on the scores and analysis: > [What to prioritize and why, including any caveats] **What RICE Doesn't Capture** - Strategic alignment - Dependencies - Team capability gaps - Technical risk ## Scoring Guide **Impact Scale** | Score | Meaning | |-------|---------| | 3 | Massive — core value prop | | 2 | High — significant improvement | | 1 | Medium — noticeable improvement | | 0.5 | Low — minor enhancement | | 0.25 | Minimal — nice to have | **Confidence Scale** | Score | Meaning | |-------|---------| | 100% | High — have data | | 80% | Medium — reasonable estimate | | 50% | Low — mostly guessing | $ARGUMENTS
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