--- title: "Dev Request Prioritizer" description: "Prioritize dev requests using RICE, ICE, or WSJF scoring frameworks. Track effort, plan sprints, and decide what to build next. online." url: https://findutils.com/productivity/dev-request-prioritizer/ category: productivity --- # Dev Request Prioritizer Prioritize dev requests using RICE, ICE, or WSJF scoring frameworks. Track effort, plan sprints, and decide what to build next. online. **Use this tool:** [Dev Request Prioritizer](https://findutils.com/productivity/dev-request-prioritizer/) ## Programmatic access - REST id `dev-request-prioritizer`: POST https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/dev-request-prioritizer/execute (reference: https://findutils.com/api/dev-request-prioritizer/) - MCP tool `dev_request_prioritizer` on https://mcp.findutils.com (reference: https://findutils.com/mcp/dev-request-prioritizer/) ## Why use Dev Request Prioritizer? Software teams often struggle with too many development requests and limited resources. This tool helps you objectively prioritize what to build next using a weighted scoring system inspired by RICE and WSJF frameworks. Score each request across multiple dimensions (customer impact, revenue impact, strategic value, etc.), estimate effort in man-days, and let the tool calculate priority scores. The visual matrix shows you quick wins vs big bets at a glance. All data is stored locally in your browser - no account needed, completely private. ## Tips for Better Prioritization - Start with the RICE framework if your team is new to weighted scoring. It balances reach, impact, confidence, and effort in a single formula. - Re-score requests every two weeks. Market conditions change, and a feature that scored low last month may be urgent today. - Use inverse scoring for risk and complexity dimensions so that higher-risk items are naturally penalized in the final ranking. - Enable the confidence modifier in Settings so that uncertain estimates are discounted. This prevents speculative items from jumping to the top. - Export your priority list as Markdown or CSV before sprint planning meetings so every stakeholder reviews the same data. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How is the priority score calculated? Priority Score = (Weighted Average of all dimension scores × 10) / √Effort. This formula rewards high-value, low-effort items while still considering important high-effort projects. ### Can I customize the scoring dimensions? Yes! Go to the Settings tab to add, edit, or remove dimensions. You can also choose from pre-built frameworks like RICE, ICE, or WSJF. ### What do the matrix categories mean? Quick Wins (top-left): High value, low effort - prioritize these. Big Bets (top-right): High value, high effort - plan carefully. Fill-ins (bottom-left): Low value, low effort - do when you have time. Money Pit (bottom-right): Low value, high effort - avoid. ### Is my data saved? Yes, all data is automatically saved to your browser's local storage. It persists across sessions but is only available on this device and browser. ### What frameworks inspired this tool? This tool includes built-in support for RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort), ICE (Impact, Confidence, Ease), WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First), and MoSCoW prioritization methods. ### Can I import requests from a CSV or spreadsheet? Yes. Click Import Wizard, upload a CSV file, and map your columns to fields like title, description, effort, and scores. The tool previews the data before importing so you can verify everything is correct. ### What is the RICE scoring framework? RICE stands for Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort. The formula is (Reach x Impact x Confidence) / Effort. It was popularized by Intercom and helps teams prioritize features that affect the most users with the highest confidence in estimates. ### How does stakeholder voting work? In the Settings tab, add stakeholder names as voters. Each voter can cast votes on individual requests. The total vote count is displayed alongside the priority score, giving you both quantitative scoring and qualitative team consensus. ### Can I share my priority list with my team? Yes. Use the Share URL feature to generate a link that encodes your current request data. You can also export the full list as Markdown, CSV, Excel, or JSON and share the file directly. ### Does this tool require a signup? Available with no signup, no usage limits. All processing happens in your browser. 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