cost-optimization
Optimize existing Azure resources and analyze Reservations or Savings Plans. WHEN: "optimize Azure costs", "reduce cloud spending", "rightsize resources", "find idle resources", "orphaned disk", "deleted VM still charged", "public IP still charging", "reservation utilization", "Savings Plan coverage", "commitment recommendation", "why is pay-as-you-go still charged". DO NOT USE FOR: cost spikes, forecasts, pricing estimates, budgets, or governance.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills --skill cost-optimizationIs this agent skill safe to install?
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This skill is a well-structured Azure cost optimization tool authored by Microsoft. It implements strong safety controls, such as requiring explicit user approval for any changes, validating all resource queries, and discouraging the use of local interpreters for data processing. While it processes data from external Azure services, these activities are central to its purpose and are managed through recommended security practices.
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Risk: MEDIUM · 1 issue
What does this agent skill do?
Azure Cost Optimization
Quick Reference
| Intent | Workflow | Primary tools |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce waste or rightsize | Optimization | Cost and Resource Graph tools |
| Review commitments | Commitments | list_benefit_utilization, list_reservation_transactions, get_benefit_recommendations |
When to Use This Skill
Use for waste, rightsizing, and commitments.
MCP Tools
Use cost and Resource Graph tools for optimization and benefit tools for commitments. Validate queries. Fallback: API mappings.
Workflow
- Confirm scope, period, currency, and commitment intent.
- Load only the matching workflow above.
- Never transform MCP results in a shell or interpreter; request validated server-side projection, aggregation, or bounded follow-up queries.
- Separate measured cost, reported savings, and qualitative opportunities.
- Recommend changes only; do not delete, resize, purchase, or deploy resources.
Error Handling
| Error | Action |
|---|---|
| Access denied | Name the scope and permission. |
| Multiple currencies | Group and report each currency separately. |
| Missing evidence | State the gap; do not invent values. |
| Server error | Retry once; then report the trace ID. |
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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