aws-cost-operations

# AWS Cost & Operations

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for AWS cost optimization, monitoring, observability, and operational excellence with integrated MCP servers.

## AWS Documentation Requirement

**CRITICAL**: This skill requires AWS MCP tools for accurate, up-to-date AWS information.

### Before Answering AWS Questions

1. **Always verify** using AWS MCP tools (if available):
   - `mcp__aws-mcp__aws___search_documentation` or `mcp__*awsdocs*__aws___search_documentation` - Search AWS docs
   - `mcp__aws-mcp__aws___read_documentation` or `mcp__*awsdocs*__aws___read_documentation` - Read specific pages
   - `mcp__aws-mcp__aws___get_regional_availability` - Check service availability

2. **If AWS MCP tools are unavailable**:
   - Guide user to configure AWS MCP using the `aws-mcp-setup` skill (auto-loaded as dependency)
   - Help determine which option fits their environment:
     - Has uvx + AWS credentials → Full AWS MCP Server
     - No Python/credentials → AWS Documentation MCP (no auth)
   - If cannot determine → Ask user which option to use

## Integrated MCP Servers

This skill includes 8 MCP servers automatically configured with the plugin:

### Cost Management Servers

#### 1. AWS Billing and Cost Management MCP Server
**Purpose**: Real-time billing and cost management
- View current AWS spending and trends
- Analyze billing details across services
- Track budget utilization
- Monitor cost allocation tags
- Review consolidated billing for organizations

#### 2. AWS Pricing MCP Server
**Purpose**: Pre-deployment cost estimation and optimization
- Estimate costs before deploying resources
- Compare pricing across regions
- Calculate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Evaluate different service options for cost efficiency
- Get current pricing information for AWS services

#### 3. AWS Cost Explorer MCP Server
**Purpose**: Detailed cost analysis and reporting
- Analyze historical spending patterns
- Create custom cost reports
- Identify cost anomalie