SOW Generator

Quick Reference

When to Use

The prospect said yes. They liked the proposal, they agreed on the fee, and now you need the document that actually governs the engagement. The proposal sold the vision — the SOW defines the reality. Every deliverable, every milestone, every payment trigger, every assumption that could blow up if left unstated.

Run this after proposal acceptance when you need a formal statement of work. The SOW is the contract beneath the contract — the document both sides reference when someone asks "Is that included?" or "When was that supposed to be done?" Skip it, and you'll answer those questions from memory. Memory is unreliable and non-binding.

What You'll Need

• Client name — the person and organization entering the agreement
• Engagement type — project, retainer, sprint, advisory, or other format
• Deliverables — list every tangible output the client will receive
• Timeline — start date, end date, key phase transitions
• Milestones — specific checkpoints with dates or trigger events
• Payment terms — amounts, schedule, what triggers each payment
• Assumptions — what must be true for this engagement to succeed (client responsiveness, access, approvals)

The Skill

Copy the skill file below and save it as sow-generator-SKILL.md. Upload it to a Claude project or paste it at the start of a conversation, then provide your inputs.