Can this skill automatically apply cost-saving changes?

The skill provides production-ready configurations and recommendations. When used with other DevOps plugins, it can help automate the implementation of these changes via Infrastructure-as-Code.

Which cloud providers does the Cloud Cost Optimizer support?

The skill is designed to work with all major cloud providers, specifically offering optimized support for Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Is this skill suitable for enterprise-scale environments?

Yes, it is built to handle complex cloud environments and can generate detailed reports that summarize spending and potential savings across large-scale subscriptions.

How does it identify cost-saving opportunities?

It analyzes resource utilization metrics, usage patterns, and instance types to find underutilized assets, idle storage, or opportunities for committed use discounts.

Cloud Cost Optimizer

Name: Cloud Cost Optimizer
Author: jeremylongshore

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Cloud Infrastructure

Analyzes cloud environments to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize resource utilization, and generate detailed financial reports.

About

This skill transforms Claude into a FinOps expert capable of auditing cloud infrastructure to minimize unnecessary expenditures. By scanning for underutilized resources, recommending rightsizing for compute instances, and identifying idle storage, it helps organizations implement production-ready configurations that align with budget goals. It provides actionable insights across major providers including AWS, Azure, and GCP, making it an essential tool for developers and DevOps engineers looking to maintain lean, efficient cloud operations.

Key Features

Detailed cost reporting and potential savings projections
Multi-cloud cost analysis for AWS, Azure, and GCP
Identification of idle or underutilized cloud resources
Instance rightsizing and reserved instance recommendations
Production-ready configuration suggestions for reduced spending
883 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Reducing monthly AWS EC2 or Azure VM bills through instance rightsizing
Auditing cloud subscriptions for orphaned storage and idle services
Generating comprehensive cost-benefit reports for infrastructure stakeholders

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Key Features

Detailed cost reporting and potential savings projections
Multi-cloud cost analysis for AWS, Azure, and GCP
Identification of idle or underutilized cloud resources
Instance rightsizing and reserved instance recommendations
Production-ready configuration suggestions for reduced spending
883 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Reducing monthly AWS EC2 or Azure VM bills through instance rightsizing
Auditing cloud subscriptions for orphaned storage and idle services
Generating comprehensive cost-benefit reports for infrastructure stakeholders