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-optimization

Summary

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