Analyze AWS resources used in the app (IaC files and/or resources in a target account/region) and optimize costs - creating GitHub issues for identified optimizations.
Install
The skill file stays in the publisher's repository.
Paste the copied command in a terminal. It installs this SKILL.md into that agent.
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill aws-cost-optimize -a cursor -y
Download skills/aws-cost-optimize/SKILL.md from the publisher, or copy the path and open the repository. PlugMCP lists the skill and does not host the file.
Where does aws-cost-optimize live?
The publisher keeps it at https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.
Which agents can use aws-cost-optimize?
Claude, Cursor, and Codex can read a SKILL.md you add from the publisher's repository.
Analyze AWS resources used in the app (IaC files and/or resources in a target account/region) and optimize costs - creating GitHub issues for identified optimizations.
name: aws-cost-optimize
description: 'Analyze AWS resources used in the app (IaC files and/or resources in a target account/region) and optimize costs - creating GitHub issues for identified optimizations.'
AWS Cost Optimize
This workflow analyzes Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) files and AWS resources to generate cost optimization recommendations. It creates individual GitHub issues for each optimization opportunity plus one EPIC issue to coordinate implementation, enabling efficient tracking and execution of cost savings initiatives.
Prerequisites
AWS CLI configured and authenticated (aws sts get-caller-identity succeeds)
GitHub MCP server configured and authenticated
Target GitHub repository identified
AWS resources deployed (IaC files optional but helpful)
Workflow Steps
Step 1: Get AWS Cost Optimization Best Practices
Action: Retrieve cost optimization best practices before analysis
Tools: fetch to retrieve AWS documentation
Process:
Body: Executive summary with account/region details, Mermaid architecture diagram of current resources, prioritized checklist linking all individual issues (High → Medium → Low), progress tracking, and success criteria (>80% of estimated savings realized, no performance degradation).
Error Handling
AWS Authentication Failure: Guide through aws configure
No Resources Found: Create informational issue about AWS resource deployment
Insufficient Permissions: List required IAM read-only permissions
GitHub Creation Failure: Output formatted recommendations to console
Cost Explorer Not Enabled: Guide user to enable in AWS Console
Success Criteria
✅ All cost estimates verified against actual configurations and AWS pricing
✅ Individual GitHub issues created for each optimization
✅ EPIC issue provides comprehensive coordination and tracking
✅ All recommendations include specific AWS CLI or IaC commands
✅ User confirmation obtained before creating issues
How do I install aws-cost-optimize?
Download skills/aws-cost-optimize/SKILL.md from the publisher, or copy the path and open the repository. PlugMCP lists the skill and does not host the file.
Where does aws-cost-optimize live?
The publisher keeps it at https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.
Which agents can use aws-cost-optimize?
Claude, Cursor, and Codex can read a SKILL.md you add from the publisher's repository.