Stop building features you never agreed to.
Paste a change request. AI flags what's out of scope, estimates the cost, and sends your client an approval link.
Paste a change request and upload project docs to analyze scope, effort, and coverage.
The freelancer's dilemma
You do great work. But scope creep, vague requirements, and unrealistic timelines erode your margins.
Scope creep
"Just one small feature" turns into 40 hours of uncompensated work. Clients sneak in dashboards, notifications, and redesigns — all "implied" in the original brief.
Every requirement traced to signed-off docs. AI flags new requests as out-of-scope and calculates the real cost before you write a line of code.
Vague requirements
"I thought that was included" becomes a recurring argument. Without a clear spec, both sides remember the agreement differently — and you lose.
Uploads become structured deliverables with acceptance criteria. Nothing implied, everything documented and version-controlled.
Unrealistic timelines
"We need this by Friday. It's not complicated." Clients underestimate effort because they can't see the work breakdown. You push back or burn out.
AI generates task-level estimates from your actual deliverables. The timeline speaks for itself — no negotiation needed.
Common scope-creep requests and how to fix them
Client request
"Can we also add an admin dashboard for internal reporting?"
How uDocit helps
Detects this as new scope, estimates added hours, and prepares an approval link before work starts.
Client request
"Could you include push notifications and email alerts too?"
How uDocit helps
Maps the request against approved requirements and marks uncovered items as paid additions.
Client request
"Let's support both web and mobile in this same phase."
How uDocit helps
Expands effort by platform, updates timeline impact, and shows the delta clearly to the client.
Client request
"Can we redesign onboarding while we're here?"
How uDocit helps
Treats redesign as a separate change set with breakdown, cost impact, and explicit sign-off.
Built by a freelancer who got burned
“A client once told me 'that was implied' about a feature that took 40 extra hours. I had no document proving otherwise. I built uDocit so that never happens to another developer.”
— Mike Jeong, Founder
See uDocit in Action
Discover how uDocit transforms your documents into a complete product plan through our 6-step AI-powered workflow
Centralize Requirements
Drop files here or click to upload
Lock down the source of truth. Prevent 'I sent that via email' disputes by keeping all client docs in one secured workspace.
Key Features:
- Multi-file upload support
- Drag & drop interface
- Text input option
- File size validation
Detect Scope Traps
AI acts as your bad cop. It flags ambiguous terms and missing logic *before* you allow them into the contract.
Key Features:
- Automatic risk detection
- Gap analysis
- Source-linked citations
- Human-in-the-loop triage
Define the Boundary
Establish a rock-solid scope baseline. This overview becomes your primary defense against feature creep.
Key Features:
- AI-generated content
- Editable overview
- Goal extraction
- Constraint identification
Limit Stakeholder Roles
Identified User Types
End users who browse and purchase products
System administrators managing the platform
Sellers who list and manage their products on the platform
Explicitly define who the system is for. Stop clients from adding 'just one more user role' for free later.
Key Features:
- AI-suggested personas
- Custom user types
- Goals and behaviors
- User journey mapping
Ambiguity Defense
Generated Stories
Customer Stories
Customer Account Registration
As a customer, I want to create an account to save my preferences and order history
Product Search & Filtering
As a customer, I want to search and filter products to find what I need quickly
Admin Stories
Admin Dashboard Analytics
As an admin, I want to view real-time analytics to monitor platform performance
User Management System
As an admin, I want to manage user accounts and permissions
Merchant Stories
Merchant Product Management
As a merchant, I want to manage my product listings to control my inventory
Sales Analytics Dashboard
As a merchant, I want to view my sales data to make informed business decisions
Turn vague wishes into strict acceptance criteria. If it's not in these criteria, it's a paid Change Request.
Key Features:
- Auto-generated stories
- Acceptance criteria
- Priority assignment
- Time estimation
Milestone-Based Payments
Project Timeline
2 weeks
1 day
Generate a timeline that justifies your rate. Link sprints to payments so you never work for free.
Key Features:
- Visual timeline
- Sprint planning
- Milestone tracking
- Executive summaries
FAQ
Common questions about scope definition, change requests, and document uploads.