Cloud Cost Optimizer

Analyze cloud spending across AWS, GCP, and Azure to identify waste.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: Cloud Cost Optimizer
Source: https://github.com/DxTa/dotfiles/tree/main/opencode/skills/devops/cloud-cost-optimizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DxTa/dotfiles --skill cloud-cost-optimizer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps organizations identify and eliminate unnecessary cloud spending, optimize resource utilization, and gain better control over their cloud infrastructure costs across major providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cost Analysis & Reporting: Provides detailed breakdowns of cloud spending by service, tag, and region.
  • Waste Identification: Detects idle resources, orphaned storage, and over-provisioned instances.
  • Optimization Strategies: Recommends and helps implement strategies like Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and rightsizing.
  • Use Case: A company can use this Skill to analyze their monthly AWS bill, identify underutilized EC2 instances, and receive recommendations for purchasing Savings Plans to reduce their compute costs by 20%.

Quick Start

Use the Cloud Cost Optimizer skill to analyze my AWS spending for the last month and identify any idle resources.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cloud Cost Optimizer

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

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How do I identify idle resources and unnecessary cloud spending across AWS, Azure, and GCP?

Cloud cost optimization identifies idle resources, orphaned storage, and over-provisioned instances across AWS, Azure, and GCP to eliminate unnecessary spending. It analyzes your infrastructure to pinpoint waste and provide actionable cost-saving strategies.

What is the best way to reduce my AWS EC2 bill using Reserved Instances and Savings Plans?

The best way to reduce AWS compute costs is by analyzing usage patterns to recommend purchasing Reserved Instances and Savings Plans. This approach rightsizes resources and commits to usage levels, potentially lowering compute expenses by up to 20%.

Can I use this to analyze my cloud spending by service, tag, and region?

Yes, you can analyze cloud spending by service, tag, and region. The cost analysis provides detailed spending breakdowns, allowing you to implement effective tagging strategies for precise cost allocation across your providers.

Do I need cloud provider CLI tools to estimate infrastructure-as-code costs?

Yes, integrating with cloud provider CLI tools is required to estimate infrastructure-as-code costs. This integration enables the optimizer to evaluate resource provisioning configurations directly and recommend appropriate rightsizing strategies.

How do I implement a tagging strategy for better cloud cost allocation?

To implement a tagging strategy for cost allocation, analyze your current spending breakdowns by tag and region. The optimizer recommends effective tagging strategies to help you gain better control over resource cost attribution.

When should I rightsize cloud resources instead of purchasing Savings Plans?

You should rightsize cloud resources when it identifies underutilized or over-provisioned instances, whereas purchasing Savings Plans is recommended for consistent baseline usage. Analyzing spending patterns determines the optimal combination for cost reduction.