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cost-analysis

Analyse actual Azure spend and bill changes, including AKS and AI costs: breakdowns, the most expensive resources and cost spikes.

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Kind: Skill
Works with: Claude Code, Cursor
Source: microsoft/skills @ 2130750147de
Path: .github/plugins/azure-cost/skills/cost-analysis/SKILL.md
License: MIT
Jobs: Review

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# Azure Cost Analysis

## Quick Reference

| Intent | Workflow | Primary tools |
|--------|----------|---------------|
| Query historical spend | [Cost query](references/cost-query/workflow.md) | `query_costs` |
| Explain a spike | [Cost investigation](references/cost-investigation.md) | `query_costs`, Resource Graph |
| Analyze AKS spend | [AKS cost analysis](references/aks-cost-analysis.md) | `query_aks_costs`, Resource Graph |
| Analyze AI service spend | [AI cost analysis](references/ai-cost-analysis.md) | `query_costs` |

## When to Use This Skill

Use for spend, anomalies, and AKS or AI allocation.

## MCP Tools

Use cost tools and Resource Graph first. If an operation is unavailable, follow
[fallback and safety](references/tools-and-safety.md).

## Workflow

1. Confirm scope, period, currency, and breakdown.
2. Load only the matching workflow above.
3. Never transform MCP results in a shell or interpreter; request tool-side
   totals, grouping, sorting, or bounded follow-up queries.
4. Respect row limits and label incomplete data.
5. Separate measured cost from inferred causes and recommendations.

## Error Handling

| Error | Action |
|-------|--------|
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