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waste-detection

Analyze infrastructure-as-code to detect cloud resource waste patterns.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
Search Tags:#cloudformation#terraform#iac#static-analysis#cost-optimization#cloud-costs#waste-detection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/foutoucour/guitar-match --skill waste-detection-foutoucour
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: waste-detection
Source: https://github.com/foutoucour/guitar-match/tree/main/.claude/skills/finops/waste-detection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/foutoucour/guitar-match --skill waste-detection-foutoucour

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps FinOps teams identify and reduce wasted cloud spend by analyzing infrastructure-as-code for common waste patterns such as idle resources, unattached storage, orphaned snapshots, and over-provisioned environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Static analysis of infrastructure-as-code to reveal waste patterns without requiring runtime metrics.
  • Generates a structured waste report detailing severity, resource, waste type, confidence, est. monthly cost, and remediation steps.
  • Suitable for multi-environment repos (prod, dev, staging) to compare sizing and enforce governance.

Quick Start

Run the waste-detection skill on your IaC repository to identify resource waste and generate a remediation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about waste-detection

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect cloud waste in Terraform and CloudFormation templates?▼

Detect cloud waste by running static analysis on your Terraform and CloudFormation repositories to identify idle resources, unattached storage, orphaned snapshots, and over-provisioned environments using code-pattern matching without needing runtime metrics.

Can I find unattached storage and orphaned snapshots from IaC before deploying?▼

Static analysis of infrastructure-as-code finds unattached storage and orphaned snapshots by matching resource patterns in your templates, producing a structured waste report with severity, waste type, confidence, and estimated monthly cost.

How do I estimate monthly cost savings from over-provisioned environments in IaC?▼

Estimate monthly cost savings by analyzing your IaC for over-provisioned environments; the waste report calculates estimated monthly cost impacts for each identified resource and provides specific remediation guidance.

Does waste detection work across multi-environment IaC repositories for prod, dev, and staging?▼

Waste detection works across multi-environment IaC repositories, allowing you to compare resource sizing across prod, dev, and staging environments to surface waste patterns and enforce governance.

What is static analysis for cloud cost optimization in infrastructure-as-code?▼

Static analysis for cloud cost optimization scans infrastructure-as-code to reveal waste patterns like idle resources and over-provisioning, outputting a structured report with remediation steps rather than requiring live runtime metrics.

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