--- id: daily-azure-cost name: "azure-cost" url: https://skills.yangsir.net/skill/daily-azure-cost author: microsoft domain: data-ai tags: ["automation", "text-processing", "optimization", "compression", "productivity"] install_count: 151400 rating: 4.80 (592 reviews) github: https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills --- # azure-cost > 将自然语言文件压缩为原始人类语言风格，大幅减少输入token，保留可读备份 **Stats**: 151,400 installs · 4.8/5 (592 reviews) ## Before / After 对比 ### Token使用优化 **Before**: 长篇文档如CLAUDE.md和待办列表占用大量输入token，上下文窗口受限时需要手动精简内容，耗时且容易丢失关键信息 **After**: 自动将冗长描述压缩为简洁的原始人类语言，保留所有核心信息，token使用量减少60%，自动保存可读备份 | Metric | Before | After | Change | |---|---|---|---| | Token使用量 | 10000个 | 4000个 | -60% | ## Readme # azure-cost # Azure Cost Management Skill Unified skill for all Azure cost management tasks: querying historical costs, forecasting future spending, and optimizing to reduce waste. ## When to Use This Skill Activate this skill when user wants to: - Query or analyze Azure costs (how much am I spending, show my bill, cost breakdown) - Break down costs by service, resource, location, or tag - Analyze cost trends over time - Forecast future Azure spending or project end-of-month costs - Optimize Azure costs, reduce spending, or find savings - Find orphaned or unused resources - Rightsize Azure VMs, containers, or services - Generate cost optimization reports ## Quick Reference Property Value **Query API Endpoint** `POST {scope}/providers/Microsoft.CostManagement/query?api-version=2023-11-01` **Forecast API Endpoint** `POST {scope}/providers/Microsoft.CostManagement/forecast?api-version=2023-11-01` **MCP Tools** `azure__documentation`, `azure__extension_cli_generate`, `azure__get_azure_bestpractices` **CLI** `az rest`, `az monitor metrics list`, `az resource list` **Required Role** Cost Management Reader + Monitoring Reader + Reader on scope ## MCP Tools Tool Description Parameters When to Use `azure__documentation` Search Azure documentation `query` (Required): search terms Research Cost Management API parameters and options `azure__extension_cli_generate` Generate Azure CLI commands `intent` (Required): task description, `cli-type` (Required): `"az"` Construct `az rest` commands for cost queries `azure__get_azure_bestpractices` Get Azure best practices `intent` (Required): optimization context Inform query design with cost management best practices `azure__extension_azqr` Run Azure Quick Review compliance scan `subscription` (Required): subscription ID, `resource-group` (Optional): resource group name Find orphaned resources and cost optimization opportunities `azure__aks` Azure Kubernetes Service operations varies by sub-command AKS cost analysis: list clusters, get node pools, inspect configuration 💡 **Tip:** Prefer MCP tools over direct CLI commands. Use `az rest` only when MCP tools don't cover the specific operation. ## Routing Read the user's request and follow the appropriate workflow below. User Intent Workflow Example Prompts Understand current costs [Cost Query Workflow](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills/blob/HEAD/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-cost/cost-query/workflow.md) "how much am I spending", "cost by service", "show my bill" Reduce costs / find waste [Cost Optimization Workflow](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills/blob/HEAD/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-cost/cost-optimization/workflow.md) "optimize costs", "find orphaned resources", "reduce spending" Project future costs [Cost Forecast Workflow](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills/blob/HEAD/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-cost/cost-forecast/workflow.md) "forecast costs", "end of month estimate", "how much will I spend" Full cost picture All three workflows combined "give me the full picture of my Azure costs" **Important:** When optimizing costs, always present the total bill and cost breakdown alongside optimization recommendations. ## Scope Reference (Shared Across All Workflows) Scope URL Pattern Subscription `/subscriptions/` Resource Group `/subscriptions//resourceGroups/` Management Group `/providers/Microsoft.Management/managementGroups/` Billing Account `/providers/Microsoft.Billing/billingAccounts/` Billing Profile `/providers/Microsoft.Billing/billingAccounts//billingProfiles/` 💡 **Tip:** These are scope paths only — not complete URLs. Combine with the API endpoint and version. ## Part 1: Cost Query Workflow For the full cost query workflow (scope selection, report types, timeframes, dataset configuration, API calls, pagination, guardrails, examples, and error handling), see: 📄 **[Cost Query Workflow](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills/blob/HEAD/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-cost/cost-query/workflow.md)** ## Part 2: Cost Optimization Workflow For the full cost optimization workflow (prerequisites, best practices, Redis/AKS-specific analysis, Azure Quick Review, resource discovery, cost queries, pricing validation, utilization metrics, and report generation), see: 📄 **[Cost Optimization Workflow](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills/blob/HEAD/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-cost/cost-optimization/workflow.md)** ## Part 3: Cost Forecast Workflow For the full cost forecast workflow (scope selection, time period rules, dataset configuration, forecast-specific options, API calls, response interpretation, guardrails, and error handling), see: 📄 **[Cost Forecast Workflow](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills/blob/HEAD/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-cost/cost-forecast/workflow.md)** ## Data Classification - **ACTUAL DATA** = Retrieved from Azure Cost Management API - **ACTUAL METRICS** = Retrieved from Azure Monitor - **VALIDATED PRICING** = Retrieved from official Azure pricing pages - **ESTIMATED SAVINGS** = Calculated based on actual data and validated pricing ## Best Practices - Always query actual costs first — never estimate or assume - Always present the total bill alongside optimization recommendations - Validate pricing from official sources — account for free tiers - Use REST API for cost queries (more reliable than `az costmanagement query`) - Save audit trail — include all queries and responses - Include Azure Portal links for all resources - For costs < $10/month, emphasize operational improvements over financial savings - Never execute destructive operations without explicit approval ## Common Pitfalls - **Assuming costs**: Always query actual data from Cost Management API - **Ignoring free tiers**: Many services have generous allowances - **Using wrong date ranges**: 30 days for costs, 14 days for utilization - **Not showing the bill**: Always present cost breakdown alongside optimization recommendations - **Cost query failures**: Use `az rest` with JSON body, not `az costmanagement query` ## Safety Requirements - Get approval before deleting resources - Test changes in non-production first - Provide dry-run commands for validation - Include rollback procedures ## SDK Quick References - **Redis Management**: [.NET](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills/blob/HEAD/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-cost/cost-optimization/sdk/azure-resource-manager-redis-dotnet.md) Weekly Installs25.8KRepository[microsoft/azure-skills](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills)GitHub Stars594First Seen6 days agoSecurity Audits[Gen Agent Trust HubPass](/microsoft/azure-skills/azure-cost/security/agent-trust-hub)[SocketPass](/microsoft/azure-skills/azure-cost/security/socket)[SnykPass](/microsoft/azure-skills/azure-cost/security/snyk)Installed ongithub-copilot25.8Kcodex89gemini-cli88cursor87kimi-cli86amp86 --- *Source: https://skills.yangsir.net/skill/daily-azure-cost* *Markdown mirror: https://skills.yangsir.net/api/skill/daily-azure-cost/markdown*