cost-governance

Automate AWS cost tracking, budget alerts, and model downgrade recommendations.

18|4|Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-oh-my-aidlcops --skill cost-governance
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Skill: cost-governance
Source: https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-oh-my-aidlcops/tree/main/plugins/agenticops/skills/cost-governance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-oh-my-aidlcops --skill cost-governance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires awslabs.aws-pricing-mcp-server, awslabs.cost-explorer-mcp-server, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the tracking of AWS costs, budget alerts, and model downgrade recommendations, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cost Attribution: Tracks and aggregates costs by agent and deployment target.
  • Budget Alerts: Monitors monthly budgets and triggers alerts when thresholds are exceeded.
  • Model Downgrade Recommendations: Suggests downgrading models when cost savings are possible without compromising quality.
  • Pre-flight Veto: Prevents deployments that exceed budget thresholds.
  • Use Case: Ideal for organizations looking to maintain cost control while optimizing AWS resource usage.

Quick Start

Use the cost-governance skill to generate daily cost reports for all agents.

Frequently Asked Questions about cost-governance

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

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How do I automate AWS cost tracking and budget alerts for my resources?

Automate AWS cost tracking and budget alerts by using MCP to retrieve usage data and calculate thresholds. This approach monitors monthly budgets, triggers alerts when exceeded, and prevents deployments that surpass your cost limits.

Can I block deployments automatically when AWS budget thresholds are exceeded?

Yes, you can block deployments when AWS budget thresholds are exceeded. A pre-flight veto mechanism prevents deployments that exceed predefined budget limits, ensuring strict cost compliance and governance.

How do I get model downgrade recommendations to optimize AWS costs?

Get model downgrade recommendations by analyzing AWS usage patterns and cost data. The system suggests downgrading models when cost savings are possible without compromising quality, helping optimize resource expenses.

Do I need AWS Cost Explorer and Cost Allocation Tags to track agent deployment costs?

Yes, you need AWS Cost Explorer and Cost Allocation Tags to track agent deployment costs. These dependencies enable cost attribution by agent and deployment target, allowing accurate aggregation and monitoring of resource expenses.

What is the best way to monitor monthly AWS budgets across multiple agents?

The best way to monitor monthly AWS budgets across multiple agents is to aggregate costs by deployment target. This method tracks expenses per agent, generates daily cost reports, and triggers alerts when thresholds are breached.

Does AWS cost management work with MCP servers for retrieving pricing data?

AWS cost management works seamlessly with MCP servers for retrieving pricing data. It utilizes the AWS Pricing and Cost Explorer MCP servers to automate data retrieval, perform calculations, and generate cost governance reports.