azure-cost

Query and forecast Azure costs across multiple scopes with structured request schemas.

9|4|Updated Mar 21, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davisdre/azure-resume --skill azure-cost
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: azure-cost
Source: https://github.com/davisdre/azure-resume/tree/main/.agents/skills/azure-cost
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davisdre/azure-resume --skill azure-cost

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Azure cost management and forecasting across multiple scopes is complex; this skill consolidates querying, forecasting, and optimization workflows to help users understand and reduce cloud spend.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified cost queries across subscriptions, resource groups, management groups, and billing scopes
  • Cost forecasting and optimization recommendations with guardrails
  • Practical scenarios for budgeting, orphaned resources, and rightsizing

Quick Start

Analyze your Azure spend in your chosen scope by running a cost query and reviewing the top cost drivers.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-cost

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query Azure costs across multiple subscriptions and resource groups?

Azure cost queries support multiple scopes including subscriptions, resource groups, management groups, and billing accounts. It uses a structured request body schema with timeframe, dataset, grouping, filtering, and sorting parameters to retrieve spend data.

Can I forecast Azure cloud spend for future budgeting?

Yes, you can forecast Azure cloud spend for budgeting. The skill provides cost forecasting alongside optimization recommendations with enforced guardrails for granularity and time ranges to ensure accurate future spend predictions.

What is the best way to find Azure cost optimization opportunities for orphaned resources?

The best way to find Azure optimization opportunities for orphaned resources is by running cost queries to identify top spend drivers. The skill includes practical workflows for identifying orphaned resources and rightsizing to reduce cloud spend.

Does Azure cost management support filtering and grouping for specific timeframes?

Azure cost management supports filtering and grouping for specific timeframes. The skill implements a structured request body schema that includes timeframe, dataset, grouping, filtering, and sorting parameters to enforce guardrails for granularity and time ranges.

Why do my Azure cost queries return API errors when querying large management groups?

Azure cost queries may return API errors for large management groups due to exceeding granularity or time range limits. The skill enforces guardrails for these parameters and guides error handling for common API responses to resolve these issues.

What limitations exist when setting granularity and time ranges for Azure cost forecasts?

Limitations for Azure cost forecasts include enforced guardrails on granularity and time ranges. The skill implements these constraints to prevent API errors and guides error handling for common API responses when boundaries are exceeded.