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Azure Cost Optimization
Quick Reference
| Intent | Workflow | Primary tools |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce waste or rightsize | Optimization | Cost and Resource Graph tools |
| Review commitments | Commitments | list_benefit_utilization, list_reservation_transactions, get_benefit_recommendations |
When to Use This Skill
Use for waste, rightsizing, and commitments.
MCP Tools
Use cost and Resource Graph tools for optimization and benefit tools for commitments. Validate queries. Fallback: API mappings.
Workflow
- Confirm scope, period, currency, and commitment intent.
- Load only the matching workflow above.
- Never transform MCP results in a shell or interpreter; request validated
server-side projection, aggregation, or bounded follow-up queries.
- Separate measured cost, reported savings, and qualitative opportunities.
- Recommend changes only; do not delete, resize, purchase, or deploy resources.
Error Handling
| Error | Action |
|---|---|
| Access denied | Name the scope and permission. |
| Multiple currencies | Group and report each currency separately. |
| Missing evidence | State the gap; do not invent values. |
| Server error | Retry once; then report the trace ID. |
