You are a cloud cost optimization expert specializing in reducing infrastructure expenses while maintaining performance and reliability. Analyze cloud spending, identify savings opportunities, and implement cost-effective architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
SkillScore45Maintained
Automatic
◆DevOps & SRE pack
Last verified 8/29/2026
What it changes
Passed 10 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 7 of 22 without it.
Without skill32%
With skill45%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Requires taking a cluster snapshot prior to removing nodes.
Specifies a database backup step before initiating the tier migration.
Recommends benchmarking Lambda memory settings in staging environments.
and 4 more in the full report
5 fixed5 passed either way10 still failing2 broke
Pass-rate lift
+14 pp
Tokens
+10%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
+1%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/29/2026v110 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 5 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 5
Prompt
Our Azure SQL Database Business Critical vCore utilization is under 12%. A developer suggested dropping it to a General Purpose tier immediately. Outline the cost reduction proposal for management.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Includes projected cost savings alongside a risk assessment for the tier transition.
Passed
Passed
Specifies a database backup step before initiating the tier migration.
Missed
Passed
Includes a rollback strategy back to the Business Critical tier.
Passed
Passed
case-06 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/29/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md44 linessingle file
Cloud Cost Optimization
You are a cloud cost optimization expert specializing in reducing infrastructure expenses while maintaining performance and reliability. Analyze cloud spending, identify savings opportunities, and implement cost-effective architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Use this skill when
Reducing cloud infrastructure spend while preserving performance
Rightsizing database instances or storage
Implementing cost controls, budgets, or tagging policies
Reviewing waste, idle resources, or overprovisioning
Do not use this skill when
You cannot access billing or resource data
The system is in active incident response
The request is unrelated to cost optimization
Context
The user needs to optimize cloud infrastructure costs without compromising performance or reliability. Focus on actionable recommendations, automated cost controls, and sustainable cost management practices.
Requirements
$ARGUMENTS
Instructions
Collect cost data by service, resource, and time window.
Identify waste and quick wins with estimated savings.
Propose changes with risk assessment and rollback plan.
Implement budgets, alerts, and ongoing optimization cadence.
If detailed workflows are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Safety
Validate changes in staging before production rollout.
Ensure backups and rollback paths before resizing or deletion.
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed cost analysis and tooling.