Azure Cost Optimization Skill

Name: Azure Cost Optimization Skill
Author: microsoft

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by microsoft · vlatest · Repository skills.sh

Official microsoft skill covering Azure, optimization for deploying and managing cloud infrastructure.

Install on your platform

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

claude mcp add azure-cost-optimization npx -- -y @trustedskills/azure-cost-optimization

Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-cost-optimization": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/azure-cost-optimization"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.

About This Skill

What it does

The Azure Cost Optimization skill helps identify opportunities to reduce cloud spending on Microsoft Azure. It analyzes resource usage, identifies underutilized or idle resources, and provides actionable recommendations for cost savings.

When to use it

You want to reduce monthly Azure bills without compromising performance.
Your team is launching a new project and needs guidance on cost-effective resource allocation.
You're auditing your cloud infrastructure to ensure efficient spending.

Key capabilities

Analyzes Azure resource usage patterns
Identifies underutilized or idle virtual machines
Recommends resizing, shutting down, or removing unused resources
Provides cost-saving estimates for each recommendation

Example prompts

"Find all underutilized VMs in my Azure subscription."
"What are the top 5 areas where I can reduce Azure costs?"
"Suggest ways to optimize storage usage and save money on Azure."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure you have proper access permissions to your Azure resources for accurate analysis.
Some recommendations may require manual approval or changes in your infrastructure setup.

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Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: microsoft
Installs: 104.4k

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