azure-cost-optimization

Analyze Azure costs and utilization to identify optimization opportunities.

66|41|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/olivomarco/vbd-copilot --skill azure-cost-optimization-olivomarco
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Skill: azure-cost-optimization
Source: https://github.com/olivomarco/vbd-copilot/tree/main/skills/azure-cost-optimization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/olivomarco/vbd-copilot --skill azure-cost-optimization-olivomarco

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Azure cost optimization helps organizations reduce cloud spend by analyzing real usage data and identifying waste.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orphaned resource detection and cleanup
  • Rightsizing recommendations based on utilization
  • Actionable cost-optimization reporting with audit trails

Quick Start

Provide a cost optimization analysis for your Azure subscription and generate a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-cost-optimization

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify orphaned resources in Azure to reduce cloud spend?

Azure cost optimization analyzes your subscriptions and resource groups to detect orphaned resources, enabling cleanup that directly reduces cloud spend. It collects real utilization data to surface unused assets for removal.

What is the best way to rightsize Azure resources based on utilization?

Rightsizing Azure resources involves analyzing utilization metrics to match capacity with actual demand. This skill collects usage data across resource groups and generates recommendations for appropriate sizing to cut costs.

Can I analyze Azure costs across multiple subscriptions at once?

Yes, you can analyze Azure costs across multiple subscriptions and resource groups simultaneously. The skill runs cost queries and collects utilization metrics across all targeted scopes to identify optimization opportunities.

Does Azure cost optimization work with Redis cache resources?

Yes, Azure cost optimization includes Redis cost considerations. It evaluates Redis resource utilization and pricing alongside other Azure services to identify potential savings and rightsizing opportunities.

How do I generate an Azure cost optimization report with an audit trail?

Run a cost optimization analysis on your Azure subscription to generate a comprehensive report. The skill validates pricing, applies best practices, and produces actionable recommendations with a full audit trail.

What prerequisites do I need for Azure cost management analysis?

Azure cost management analysis requires appropriate subscription access and resource group visibility. The skill enforces prerequisites and loads best practices before running cost queries and utilization metric collection.