azure-cost

Name: azure-cost
Availability: InStock
Author: Microsoft

Query Azure costs, forecast spending, and generate optimization recommendations across subscriptions.

2.9k|323|Updated Jan 16, 2026

Search Tags:#azure #cost-optimization #rest-api #cost-analysis #cost-management #cost-forecasting #azure-cost-management-api

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/skills --skill azure-cost-microsoft

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: azure-cost
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/skills/tree/main/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-cost
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/skills --skill azure-cost-microsoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Azure cost data is often siloed and hard to access across subscriptions and management groups, making budgeting and optimization time-consuming and error-prone.

Core Features & Use Cases

Query historical Azure costs across scopes to understand spend and identify trends.
Forecast future spending and explore scenario-based cost projections.
Generate actionable optimization recommendations to reduce waste and improve cost visibility.

Quick Start

Activate this skill on the target Azure scope and request a cost analysis with historical costs, forecasts, and optimization recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-cost

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

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How do I query historical Azure costs across subscriptions and resource groups?▼

To query historical Azure costs, activate this skill on your target scope to analyze actual spend and identify trends across subscriptions, resource groups, and management groups for actionable budgeting insights.

Can I forecast future Azure spending and explore scenario-based cost projections?▼

You can forecast future Azure spending using the skill's cost-forecasting capabilities to explore scenario-based cost projections and generate actionable insights for future budgeting and savings.

What's the best way to identify Azure cost optimization opportunities and reduce waste?▼

The best way to identify Azure cost optimization opportunities is using this skill to generate actionable recommendations, validate pricing, and propose cost-saving actions that reduce waste and improve cost visibility.

Does Azure cost management support querying data across management groups?▼

Azure cost management supports querying actual costs, forecasting, and optimization workflows across scopes including management groups, enabling comprehensive spend analysis and budgeting insights.

What timeframes and roles are required to analyze Azure costs?▼

Analyzing Azure costs requires specific roles and enforces guardrails on timeframes and grouping parameters to ensure accurate cost queries, forecasting, and optimization recommendations across selected scopes.