CloudScope FAQs

Question 1

Do I need an Azure service principal to use CloudScope?

Accepted Answer

For local development and use, an Azure service principal is not required. CloudScope can automatically pick up your existing `az login` session. Service principals are only needed for CI/CD or automated environments.

Question 2

What is CloudScope?

Accepted Answer

CloudScope is an AI-powered tool that provides your AI assistants (like Claude, Cursor) with read-only access to your Azure cost data, enabling comprehensive cloud bill analysis, optimization, and forecasting through natural language queries.

Question 3

Which cloud providers does CloudScope support?

Accepted Answer

CloudScope currently provides full support for Azure cost data. Support for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is coming soon, and for AWS, you can use the official AWS MCP server.

Question 4

What kind of cost insights can CloudScope provide?

Accepted Answer

CloudScope can generate spending breakdowns by service or region, detect cost anomalies, provide Azure Advisor optimization recommendations, forecast future spending, monitor budget status, and compare costs between different periods.

Question 5

Does CloudScope modify my Azure resources or have write access?

Accepted Answer

No, CloudScope is strictly read-only. It cannot create, modify, or delete any Azure resources. All API calls utilize Azure's Cost Management Reader permissions, ensuring no write access.

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