I built a tool that catches scope creep before it becomes unpaid work

Scope creep rarely starts with a large request.

It starts with:
“Can you just add one small thing?”

Then another small thing.
Then a revision that was never included.

A few “small” requests can easily turn into several unpaid hours on one project

I built a tool called Scope Creep Protector to make that conversation more objective

1. You start by pasting the original project brief.

2. When the client asks for an extra feature, you log the request instead of deciding from memory.

3. The tool compares it with the agreed deliverables and flags whether it appears in or out of scope.

4)If it is outside the original agreement, it drafts a change order with the added cost and timeline impact.
Send the client a unique link—no account required.

5. The client can approve or decline the added work and cost.

6. You can also send an email to the client within the tool regarding the change .

It gives you a professional way to present the extra work without improvising the message.

I am testing whether this solves a real workflow problem correctly and would value honest feedback from freelancers, designers, developers, consultants, and small agencies:

— Is the dashboard easy to understand?
— What would you need to see before sending a change order?
— Would your client approve extra work through a no-login link?
— What is missing from this workflow?

What is your approach when a client asks for something out of scope?