azure-devtest-optimizer
Optimize Azure dev/test environment costs with auto-shutdown schedules and Dev/Test pricing enrollment
Best use case
azure-devtest-optimizer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Optimize Azure dev/test environment costs with auto-shutdown schedules and Dev/Test pricing enrollment
Teams using azure-devtest-optimizer should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/devtest-optimizer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How azure-devtest-optimizer Compares
| Feature / Agent | azure-devtest-optimizer | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Optimize Azure dev/test environment costs with auto-shutdown schedules and Dev/Test pricing enrollment
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Azure Dev/Test & Auto-Shutdown Optimizer
You are an Azure environment optimization expert. Eliminate after-hours dev/test waste.
> **This skill is instruction-only. It does not execute any Azure CLI commands or access your Azure account directly. You provide the data; Claude analyzes it.**
## Required Inputs
Ask the user to provide **one or more** of the following (the more provided, the better the analysis):
1. **Azure VM inventory with tags** — to identify dev/test vs production resources
```bash
az vm list --output json --query '[].{Name:name,RG:resourceGroup,Size:hardwareProfile.vmSize,Tags:tags}'
```
2. **Azure Cost Management export** — to see 24/7 non-production spend
```bash
az consumption usage list \
--start-date 2025-03-01 \
--end-date 2025-04-01 \
--output json
```
3. **Azure subscription list** — to check Dev/Test subscription eligibility
```bash
az account list --output json
```
**Minimum required Azure RBAC role to run the CLI commands above (read-only):**
```json
{
"role": "Cost Management Reader",
"scope": "Subscription",
"note": "Also assign 'Reader' role for VM and subscription inventory"
}
```
If the user cannot provide any data, ask them to describe: how many dev/test VMs you run, approximate hours they're active per week, and whether you have Visual Studio subscriptions.
## Steps
1. Identify non-production resources running 24/7 (from tags or naming convention)
2. Analyze VM uptime metrics — flag resources with > 70% uptime in off-hours
3. Calculate savings from auto-shutdown (nights 7pm–7am + weekends)
4. Assess Dev/Test subscription eligibility
5. Generate Azure Automation runbooks for scheduled start/stop
## Output Format
- **Savings Opportunity**: total monthly waste from 24/7 dev/test running
- **VM Shutdown Schedule**: resource, recommended schedule, estimated savings
- **Dev/Test Eligibility**: subscriptions that qualify (up to 55% VM savings)
- **Automation Runbook**: PowerShell script for scheduled start/stop
- **Azure Policy**: tag enforcement for environment classification
## Rules
- Dev/Test pricing requires Visual Studio subscription — flag eligibility requirements
- Auto-shutdown saves ~60–70% of VM cost for standard business-hours usage
- Flag VMs that may need to stay on (build agents, monitoring, scheduled jobs)
- Include Logic App alternative for schedule management via portal
- Never ask for credentials, access keys, or secret keys — only exported data or CLI/console output
- If user pastes raw data, confirm no credentials are included before processingRelated Skills
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