Agent skill · data analytics · aiskillstore
aws-cost-optimizer
Comprehensive AWS cost analysis and optimization recommendations using AWS CLI and Cost Explorer
Why this skill is useful
Adds multiple executable AWS CLI scripts for cost analysis and resource optimization that are not commonly known.
What it needs
Requires aws-cli installed locally. Requires aws account access. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
AWS Cost Optimizer Analyze AWS spending patterns, identify waste, and provide actionable cost reduction strategies. When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to analyze AWS spending, identify cost optimization opportunities, or reduce cloud waste. Core Capabilities Cost Analysis Parse AWS Cost Explorer data for trends and anomalies Break down costs by service, region, and resource tags Identify month-over-month spending increases Resource Optimization Detect idle EC2 instances (low CPU utilization) Find unattached EBS volumes and old snapshots Identify unused Elastic IPs Locate underutilized RDS instances Find old S3 objects eligible for lifecycle policies Savings Recommendations Suggest Reserved Instance/Savings Plans opportunities Recommend instance rightsizing based on CloudWatch metrics Identify resources in expensive regions Calculate potential savings with specific actions AWS CLI Commands Get Cost and Usage Find Unused Resources Rightsizing Analysis Optimization Workflow 1. Baseline Assessment Pull 3-6 months of cost data Identify top 5 spending services Calculate growth rate 2. Quick Wins Delete unattached EBS volumes Release unused Elastic IPs Stop/terminate idle EC2 instances Delete old snapshots 3. Strategic Optimization Analyze Reserved Instance coverage Review instance types vs. workload Implement S3 lifecycle policies Consider Spot instances for non-critical workloads 4. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/aws-cost-optimizer