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aws-cost-watchdog

Monitors AWS Cost Explorer, CloudWatch Bedrock usage metrics and budgets via CLI scripts.

Updated Feb 24, 2026
Search Tags:#aws#bedrock#cloudwatch#aws-cli#cost-monitoring#budgets#cost-explorer
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ms-moar/ccc-media --skill aws-cost-watchdog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aws-cost-watchdog
Source: https://github.com/ms-moar/ccc-media/tree/main/ailabspro/files/extracted/v44-10-openclaw-uses/10-openclaw-uses/skills/aws-cost-watchdog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ms-moar/ccc-media --skill aws-cost-watchdog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires aws, jq.

What problem does it solve?

Provides fast, script-driven visibility into AWS spend, Bedrock AI usage, and budget status so teams can detect overspend, investigate root causes by service, and act before costs escalate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cost summaries: Get total spend for today, the last week, or the current month, with optional per-service breakdowns.
  • Bedrock usage metrics: Query CloudWatch for Bedrock invocation counts and token usage to monitor model consumption.
  • Budget checks and alerts: List budgets, see percent used, and create email-backed monthly budgets to enforce limits.
  • Use Case: A FinOps or DevOps engineer uses these scripts to produce daily cost reports, investigate unexpected spikes by service, and verify whether Bedrock model usage is driving overruns.

Quick Start

Run the check-aws-costs.sh script to report the current month's total spend and optionally break down costs by service.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-cost-watchdog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor AWS spending and check current costs by service?▼

You can monitor AWS spending by querying Cost Explorer for daily, weekly, or monthly totals, and optionally breaking down costs by individual service to investigate unexpected spikes.

How do I track AWS Bedrock token usage and invocation counts?▼

Track AWS Bedrock usage by querying CloudWatch metrics for model invocation counts and token consumption, allowing you to monitor exactly how much your AI model usage is driving costs.

Can I create AWS Budgets and alerts to enforce spending limits?▼

Yes, you can list existing AWS Budgets, check their percentage used, and create new email-backed monthly budgets to enforce strict spending limits and receive alerts.

What AWS CLI credentials do I need to run cost monitoring scripts?▼

Cost monitoring scripts require AWS CLI configured with AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, and AWS_DEFAULT_REGION environment variables to query Cost Explorer and CloudWatch.

Does AWS cost monitoring with jq and aws-cli work for real-time alerts?▼

Using the aws and jq CLI tools, you can script real-time visibility into AWS spend and budget status, enabling fast detection of overspend before costs escalate further.

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