Audit AWS Costs

Analyze AWS Cost Explorer and Compute Optimizer data to generate optimization steps.

13|3|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heaptracetechnology/heaptrace-skills --skill audit-aws-costs-heaptracetechnology
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Audit AWS Costs
Source: https://github.com/heaptracetechnology/heaptrace-skills/tree/main/cloud-engineer/cost-optimize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heaptracetechnology/heaptrace-skills --skill audit-aws-costs-heaptracetechnology

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Audit and optimize AWS costs through right-sizing, reserved instances, savings plans, unused resource cleanup, S3 lifecycle policies, Compute Optimizer recommendations, cost allocation tags, and budget alerts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Right-size compute and storage based on actual usage with Cost Explorer and Compute Optimizer.
  • Implement budgeting, tag governance, and lifecycle policies to sustain cost discipline across environments.
  • Use cases: SaaS teams optimizing multi-account costs, production workloads with steady state, and rapid cost governance during new project on-ramps.

Quick Start

Run the cost-audit skill against your AWS environment to generate a phased optimization plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Audit AWS Costs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I perform a comprehensive AWS cost audit across compute and storage?

Perform an AWS cost audit by analyzing Cost Explorer data and Compute Optimizer recommendations to identify right-sizing, Savings Plans, and lifecycle policies across production and staging workloads. This generates actionable optimization steps with impact estimates.

What is the best way to right-size AWS compute resources using Cost Explorer and Compute Optimizer?

The best way to right-size AWS compute is by evaluating actual usage patterns through Cost Explorer and Compute Optimizer recommendations, generating actionable optimization steps with impact estimates to reduce expenditure across environments.

Can I apply S3 lifecycle policies and tag governance to sustain AWS cost discipline?

Yes, you can apply S3 lifecycle policies and tag governance to sustain cost discipline. The audit process implements budgeting, tag governance, and lifecycle policies to manage unused resource cleanup and maintain long-term cost control.

Does this AWS cost optimization approach work for multi-account SaaS environments?

Yes, this AWS cost optimization approach works for multi-account SaaS environments. It applies FinOps playbooks to analyze costs, implement budget alerts, and generate phased optimization plans tailored for SaaS teams managing multi-account infrastructure.

How do I reduce AWS data transfer and compute costs with Savings Plans?

Reduce AWS data transfer and compute costs with Savings Plans by applying right-sizing and lifecycle policies based on Cost Explorer analysis. The audit generates a phased optimization plan with impact estimates for steady-state production workloads.