Which cloud providers are supported?

This skill provides specific cost optimization strategies and code snippets for Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Can I use it for automated budget alerting?

Yes, it provides configurations for setting up automated budget alerts and cost anomaly detection to prevent unexpected billing spikes.

Does it cover serverless cost management?

Yes, it includes architecture patterns for 'Serverless First' designs to minimize idle resource costs and leverage pay-per-execution models.

Can this skill help with Infrastructure as Code?

Yes, it includes Terraform-ready snippets for implementing budget alerts, S3 lifecycle policies, and standardized resource tagging.

How does it handle storage optimization?

The skill provides guidance and code for multi-tier storage patterns, such as transitioning data from S3 Standard to Glacier based on age.

Cloud Cost Optimization

Name: Cloud Cost Optimization
Author: HermeticOrmus

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Cloud Infrastructure

Reduces cloud infrastructure expenses by implementing resource rightsizing, tagging strategies, and committed use pricing models across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The Cloud Cost Optimization skill provides Claude with specialized patterns and strategies to audit and reduce cloud spending across major providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP. It enables users to implement automated cost governance, such as resource tagging and budget alerts, while offering specific architectural guidance for rightsizing instances and leveraging discount models like Reserved Instances and Spot VMs. This skill is essential for DevOps engineers and cloud architects looking to maximize ROI and maintain lean, efficient infrastructure through systematic analysis and implementation.

Key Features

01Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) snippets for lifecycle policies and budget alerts

02Architecture optimization patterns including Serverless-first and multi-tier storage

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04Multi-cloud cost management strategies for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

05Standardized resource tagging strategies for improved cost allocation and visibility

06Guidance on Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and Spot/Preemptible VMs

Use Cases

01Implementing automated cost governance and budget alerts via Terraform

02Conducting a cloud infrastructure cost audit to identify and eliminate resource waste

03Optimizing storage costs through automated lifecycle policy configurations

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add hermeticormus/after-the-third-cup cost-optimization

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