cost-optimization-finops
Build a defensible cloud cost-reduction plan without hurting reliability or velocity. Use when cloud spend is rising, before/after a scaling event, or during a FinOps review of AWS/GCP/Azure usage.
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Install this skill
Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.
npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cost-optimization-finopsSetup by platform
GitHub Copilot
.github/copilot-instructions.md (project-level), paste skill content into instructions
Setup guide →Install
One-click setup for your editorRun in your project root
npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cost-optimization-finops --target claude-codeExamples
Prompt
Our cloud costs are rising rapidly, especially in the development environment. How can we optimize?Output
| # | Action | Est. $/mo saved | Effort | Risk | Reversible? | Evidence |
|---|--------|-----------------|--------|------|-------------|----------|
| 1 | Identify and delete unused dev environments and idle resources | $2,000 | Medium | Low | Yes | Cost reports show 3 dev environments running 24/7 with low utilization |
| 2 | Right-size over-provisioned instances in staging | $1,200 | Low | Low | Yes | Monitoring data indicates instances are running at 10-20% CPU utilization |
Do now: Delete idle dev environments and right-size instances.
Do next: Implement tagging policies for better visibility.
Investigate: Usage patterns during off-hours to identify further waste.
Assumptions: Cost data is accurate; idle resources are truly unused.Prompt
We want to reduce our cloud expenses without impacting reliability. What should we focus on?Output
| # | Action | Est. $/mo saved | Effort | Risk | Reversible? | Evidence |
|---|--------|-----------------|--------|------|-------------|----------|
| 1 | Migrate cold storage data to cheaper tiers like Glacier or IA | $3,500 | Medium | Low | Yes | Storage analysis shows 70% of logs are infrequently accessed |
| 2 | Implement autoscaling for web services to match demand | $1,800 | High | Low | Yes | Traffic patterns indicate consistent peak loads at certain times |
Do now: Migrate cold data to lower-cost storage tiers.
Do next: Set up autoscaling policies based on demand metrics.
Investigate: Cross-region data transfer costs and potential caching solutions.
Assumptions: Cost savings are based on current storage and traffic data; no impact on availability.Instructions
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Frequently asked questions about cost-optimization-finops
What does the cost-optimization-finops skill do?
Build a defensible cloud cost-reduction plan without hurting reliability or velocity. Use when cloud spend is rising, before/after a scaling event, or during a FinOps review of AWS/GCP/Azure usage. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.
How do I install the cost-optimization-finops skill?
Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cost-optimization-finops` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/cost-optimization-finops/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.
Which AI tools does cost-optimization-finops work with?
cost-optimization-finops runs in Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.
Is the cost-optimization-finops skill free?
Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.
How do I use cost-optimization-finops after installing it?
In Claude Code, type `/cost-optimization-finops` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.
Can I share the cost-optimization-finops skill with my team?
Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.