Cloud Cost Optimization
Analyzes cloud resource usage to identify cost savings opportunities and recommend optimization strategies.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add cloud-cost-optimization npx -- -y @trustedskills/cloud-cost-optimization
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cloud-cost-optimization": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/cloud-cost-optimization"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps analyze and optimize cloud spending. It can identify underutilized resources, suggest rightsizing options for virtual machines, and recommend cost-effective alternatives to existing services. The goal is to reduce unnecessary expenses while maintaining performance and reliability within a cloud environment.
When to use it
- You've noticed your monthly cloud bill has increased unexpectedly.
- You want to proactively identify potential areas of cost savings in your cloud infrastructure.
- You are planning to scale your application and need to estimate the associated costs accurately.
- You’re migrating workloads to the cloud and want to ensure efficient resource utilization from the start.
Key capabilities
- Resource Utilization Analysis
- Rightsizing Recommendations
- Cost Alternative Suggestions
Example prompts
- "Analyze my AWS spending for the last month and identify potential cost savings."
- "Suggest ways to optimize the costs of my Azure virtual machines."
- “What are some cheaper alternatives to using Google Cloud Storage?”
Tips & gotchas
This skill requires access to your cloud provider's account or relevant billing data. Accuracy depends on the completeness and accuracy of the provided information; ensure proper permissions are granted for optimal results.
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