cost-and-scaling

Estimate AWS infrastructure costs and generate tiered scaling configurations.

3|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mauriciodelrio/delriodev-skills --skill cost-and-scaling
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cost-and-scaling
Source: https://github.com/mauriciodelrio/delriodev-skills/tree/main/es-skills/software/architecture/cost-and-scaling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mauriciodelrio/delriodev-skills --skill cost-and-scaling

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured workflow to estimate cloud costs, select appropriate AWS services, and define auto‑scaling and budgeting strategies based on project size and budget tier, turning cost considerations into a design constraint.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tiered cost estimation for minimum, low, medium, and high budgets, with detailed service selections.
  • Savings recommendations including serverless‑first, Reserved Instances, and Savings Plans.
  • Auto‑scaling configurations for Lambda, ECS Fargate, and RDS.
  • Budget and alert setup using AWS Budgets with checklist validation.
  • IaC tool guidance to choose between SST, Terraform, or CDK based on team experience.

Quick Start

Ask the cost-and-scaling skill to estimate a monthly budget for a medium‑traffic web app and receive a detailed cost breakdown with scaling recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about cost-and-scaling

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I estimate AWS infrastructure costs for a new project?

Estimate AWS infrastructure costs by inputting expected traffic, selected services, and budget constraints to generate tiered monthly cost tables covering compute, storage, networking, and monitoring.

What is the best way to configure auto-scaling for ECS Fargate and Lambda?

Configuring auto-scaling for ECS Fargate, Lambda, and RDS involves defining scaling strategies based on your project's expected traffic patterns and budget tier to maintain performance while controlling costs.

How do I set up AWS Budgets and cost alerts for my cloud architecture?

Set up AWS Budgets and cost alerts by applying checklist validation to your tiered cost estimates, ensuring you receive notifications when spending approaches your defined minimum, low, medium, or high budget limits.

Should I use Reserved Instances or Savings Plans to optimize AWS costs?

Reserved Instances and Savings Plans optimize AWS costs by committing to consistent usage for compute services, offering significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing alongside serverless-first architecture recommendations.

How do I choose between Terraform, CDK, and SST for infrastructure as code?

Choosing between Terraform, CDK, and SST for infrastructure as code depends on your team's existing experience and preferred workflows, with guidance provided to match your project's specific scaling requirements.

Can I generate a cost breakdown for a medium-traffic web app on AWS?

Generate a cost breakdown for a medium-traffic web app on AWS by providing project details like expected traffic and selected services, which produces detailed service selections and savings recommendations across budget tiers.