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azure-pricing

Calculates Azure architecture costs from natural language descriptions using the Azure Retail Prices API.

4|1|Updated May 22, 2026
Search Tags:#FinOps#cost estimation#tco#reserved instances#currency conversion#azure pricing#azure retail prices api
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npx skills add https://github.com/ThomazRossito/ai-data-agents --skill azure-pricing-thomazrossito
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Skill: azure-pricing
Source: https://github.com/ThomazRossito/ai-data-agents/tree/main/plugins/ai-data-agents/skills/azure-pricing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ThomazRossito/ai-data-agents --skill azure-pricing-thomazrossito

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Estimating Azure costs for architectures combining Foundry, AI Search, Fabric, OpenAI, and Databricks requires manual SKU lookups and calculator sessions; this Skill turns plain-language architecture descriptions into sourced monthly cost estimates, regional comparisons, and TCO projections. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversational Cost Estimation: Builds pricing scenarios from natural language inputs without requiring JSON templates from the user, applying defaults for region and sizing. - Multi-Scenario Analysis: Supports regional comparison (brazilsouth vs eastus vs westeurope), RI vs PAYG vs Savings Plan evaluation, USD/BRL currency conversion, and 12/24/36-month TCO projections. - Auditable Output: Saves a cost_report.md and scenario_used.json snapshot per scenario, with source links to the Azure Retail Prices API and official calculator URLs for cross-validation. - Use Case: A user asks "How much does Foundry + AI Search + Fabric cost for 30 users in brazilsouth?" and receives a confirmed, itemized monthly estimate with SKU discovery, fixed-cost validation, and EA/MCA discount caveats. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to estimate the monthly cost of an Azure architecture with AI Search S1 and Fabric F4 capacity in brazilsouth for 30 users.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-pricing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I estimate Azure architecture costs from a natural language description?▼

Describe the architecture in plain language, such as "Foundry + AI Search + Fabric for 30 users in brazilsouth". The agent detects the pattern, confirms sizing tiers, builds the resource list internally, and calls azure_pricing_estimate_monthly_cost to return an itemized monthly estimate.

How to compare Azure pricing across regions for the same workload?▼

Keep the resource list identical and change only the region field, calling azure_pricing_estimate_monthly_cost once per region. The result is a comparative table of component and total monthly costs, plus non-monetary factors like data residency and latency.

Does Azure pricing estimation support Reserved Instances vs PAYG comparison?▼

Yes, the compare_reservation_terms tool returns PAYG, 1-year RI, and 3-year RI monthly costs with savings percentages for compute SKUs like Virtual Machines. Fabric and AI Search do not offer reservations, and tradeoffs such as term commitment are always flagged.

Can I convert Azure cost estimates from USD to BRL?▼

Yes, azure_pricing_currency_convert applies the Microsoft FX rate to convert totals between USD and BRL. If conversion fails, results stay in USD with a note to apply conversion at billing time.

What happens when the Azure pricing API returns no matching SKU?▼

When a query returns zero items or unmatched_count warnings, the agent calls azure_pricing_list_skus to discover the correct SKU naming and retries. If a SKU is unavailable in a region, list_regions suggests an alternative region.

What are the limitations of Azure Retail Prices API estimates?▼

Estimates reflect public retail prices only; EA and MCA negotiated discounts are not included. Costs use 730 hours per month matching the official calculator, and deltas up to about 1 percent versus the calculator UI are expected due to currency timing.

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