Az Cost Optimize
Analyzes Azure resource usage and suggests cost-saving optimizations based on GitHub best practices.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add az-cost-optimize npx -- -y @trustedskills/az-cost-optimize
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"az-cost-optimize": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/az-cost-optimize"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The az-cost-optimize skill helps analyze and reduce Azure cloud computing costs. It identifies underutilized resources, recommends cost-saving strategies, and provides actionable insights to optimize spending on Azure services.
When to use it
- You're managing a growing Azure infrastructure and want to identify areas for cost reduction.
- Your team is preparing a budget report and needs detailed breakdowns of cloud expenses.
- You suspect certain resources are overprovisioned or underused but lack tools to analyze them effectively.
Key capabilities
- Analyzes Azure resource usage patterns
- Detects idle or underutilized virtual machines
- Recommends resizing, shutting down, or replacing resources for cost savings
- Provides detailed reports on potential savings and optimization opportunities
Example prompts
- "Analyze my Azure VM usage and suggest ways to reduce costs."
- "Identify all unused storage accounts in my Azure subscription."
- "Generate a report on the most expensive Azure services in my environment."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure you have proper access to your Azure resources and billing data for accurate analysis.
- Some cost-saving recommendations may require manual approval or changes in resource configurations.
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