azure-cost-optimization
by @microsoft/github-copilot-for-azure · 163 stars · 103.3K installs/wk · Rank #9
Analyze Azure subscriptions to identify cost savings through resource cleanup, rightsizing, and usage optimization.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/github-copilot-for-azure --skill azure-cost-optimizationSummary
- Discovers orphaned resources (unattached disks, unused NICs, idle gateways) and over-provisioned services using Azure Quick Review scans
- Queries actual costs from Azure Cost Management API and utilization data from Azure Monitor to support rightsizing recommendations
- Generates prioritized optimization reports with estimated savings, validated pricing, and implementation commands for each recommendation
- Includes specialized Redis cost optimization analysis with subscription filtering and pre-built report templates
- Requires Cost Management Reader, Monitoring Reader, and Reader roles; Azure CLI with costmanagement extension; and Azure Quick Review installed