AI CostOptimizer
Intelligent cloud cost analysis and optimization
AI-Driven Cost Analysis
Advanced machine learning algorithms analyze cloud spending patterns and identify waste
Predictive Cost Modeling
Forecast future costs and budget requirements with high accuracy
Automated Optimization
Implement cost-saving recommendations automatically with approval workflows
Multi-Cloud FinOps
Comprehensive cost management across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid environments
Installation
Deploy AI CostOptimizer to start reducing cloud costs with intelligent analysis and automated optimization.
System Requirements
- Python 3.9 or higher
- Docker 20.0+ (for containerized deployment)
- Node.js 16+ (for dashboard components)
- Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB recommended for large accounts)
- Access to cloud provider billing APIs
Install via Package Manager
# Install via pip
pip install augment-cost-optimizer
# Install via npm for Node.js projects
npm install -g @augment/cost-optimizer
# Install from source
git clone https://github.com/augment-ai/cost-optimizer
cd cost-optimizer
pip install -e .
# Verify installation
cost-optimizer --version
Billing API Access Setup
Configure access to your cloud provider billing APIs and Augment platform:
# Set Augment API key
export AUGMENT_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
# Configure AWS Cost Explorer access
aws configure
# Ensure billing access permissions are enabled
# Configure Azure Cost Management
az login
az account set --subscription your-subscription-id
# Configure GCP Billing API
gcloud auth application-default login
gcloud config set project your-project-id
# Verify billing access
cost-optimizer auth verify --all-providers
Quick Start
Get your first cost analysis and optimization recommendations in minutes.
1. Initialize Cost Profile
# Create cost optimization profile
cost-optimizer init --organization "your-company"
# Configure billing scope
cost-optimizer config --providers aws,azure,gcp
cost-optimizer config --accounts account1,account2,account3
# Set optimization targets
cost-optimizer config --target-reduction 25%
cost-optimizer config --budget-threshold 10000
# This creates .cost-optimizer.yaml config file
2. Run Cost Analysis
# Analyze current month spending
cost-optimizer analyze --period current-month
# Analyze last 90 days for trends
cost-optimizer analyze --period 90-days --include-trends
# Quick cost assessment
cost-optimizer analyze --quick --high-impact-only
3. Generate Cost Reports
# Generate comprehensive cost report
cost-optimizer report --format html --output cost-report.html
# Export optimization recommendations
cost-optimizer report --format json --output recommendations.json
# Generate executive summary
cost-optimizer report --executive-summary --format pdf --output exec-summary.pdf
# Create budget forecast
cost-optimizer forecast --months 6 --output forecast.csv
Configuration
Configure AI CostOptimizer to align with your organization's financial policies and optimization goals.
Basic Configuration
version: "1.0"
organization: "your-company"
currency: "USD"
providers:
aws:
accounts: ["123456789012", "987654321098"]
regions: ["us-east-1", "us-west-2", "eu-west-1"]
linked_accounts: true
azure:
subscriptions: ["sub-123-456", "sub-789-012"]
resource_groups: ["production", "staging"]
gcp:
projects: ["project-123", "project-456"]
billing_accounts: ["billing-account-123"]
optimization_settings:
target_reduction: 25
min_savings_threshold: 100
risk_tolerance: "medium"
auto_implement: false
approval_workflow: true
cost_policies:
budget_alerts:
- threshold: 80
type: "percentage"
notify: ["finance@company.com"]
spending_limits:
monthly_cap: 50000
emergency_shutdown: true
reserved_instances:
recommendation_threshold: 0.7
auto_purchase: false
Cost Models
AI CostOptimizer uses advanced machine learning models to analyze spending patterns and predict future costs.
Predictive Cost Modeling
- • Time-series forecasting for resource usage
- • Seasonal pattern recognition
- • Growth trend analysis
- • Budget variance prediction
Waste Detection Algorithms
- • Idle resource identification
- • Over-provisioned instance detection
- • Unused storage analysis
- • Zombie resource cleanup
Right-Sizing Intelligence
- • Performance-based sizing recommendations
- • Workload pattern analysis
- • Cost-performance optimization
- • Migration cost calculations
Commitment Analysis
- • Reserved instance optimization
- • Savings plan recommendations
- • Spot instance opportunities
- • Contract negotiation insights
Environment Variables
Configure AI CostOptimizer behavior using environment variables for different deployment scenarios.
Variable | Description | Default |
---|---|---|
AUGMENT_API_KEY | Your Augment API key | Required |
COST_OPTIMIZER_CONFIG | Path to configuration file | .cost-optimizer.yaml |
COST_OPTIMIZER_CURRENCY | Default currency for reports | USD |
COST_OPTIMIZER_CACHE_TTL | Cache time-to-live in seconds | 3600 |
Basic Usage
Learn the fundamental cost analysis patterns and optimization workflows.
Analysis Commands
# Full cost analysis across all providers
cost-optimizer analyze --all-providers
# Focus on specific cost categories
cost-optimizer analyze --categories compute,storage,network
# Analyze specific time periods
cost-optimizer analyze --start-date 2025-01-01 --end-date 2025-01-31
# High-impact optimization opportunities only
cost-optimizer analyze --min-savings 1000 --high-impact-only
CLI Commands Reference
Complete reference for all cost analysis and optimization commands.
analyze
Run comprehensive cost analysis and generate optimization recommendations
cost-optimizer analyze [options]
Options:
--provider <provider> Cloud provider (aws|azure|gcp|all)
--account <account> Specific account to analyze
--period <period> Analysis period (current-month|last-month|90-days|custom)
--start-date <date> Start date for custom period (YYYY-MM-DD)
--end-date <date> End date for custom period (YYYY-MM-DD)
--categories <list> Cost categories to analyze (compute,storage,network)
--min-savings <amount> Minimum savings threshold
--output <file> Output file path
--format <format> Output format (json|html|csv|pdf)
--quick Fast analysis mode
--detailed Comprehensive analysis with trends
optimize
Implement cost optimization recommendations
cost-optimizer optimize [options]
Options:
--recommendation-id <id> Specific recommendation to implement
--category <category> Optimize specific category
--auto-approve Auto-approve low-risk changes
--dry-run Preview changes without implementing
--schedule <time> Schedule optimization for later
--rollback-plan Generate rollback plan
Best Practices
Cost optimization best practices to maximize savings while maintaining performance and reliability.
Cost Optimization Strategy
- Run cost analysis weekly to identify trends early
- Start with low-risk, high-impact optimizations
- Implement budget alerts and spending thresholds
- Monitor performance after cost optimizations
- Use staging environments to test optimization changes
- Review and adjust reserved instance commitments quarterly
Automation
Automate cost optimization with intelligent workflows and approval processes.
Automated Optimization Rules
automation_rules:
- name: "Auto-shutdown idle instances"
trigger:
condition: "idle_time > 24h AND cpu_utilization < 5%"
cost_impact: "> 50"
action: "shutdown"
approval_required: false
- name: "Right-size over-provisioned instances"
trigger:
condition: "cpu_utilization < 20% AND memory_utilization < 30%"
duration: "7_days"
action: "resize"
approval_required: true
- name: "Delete unused storage volumes"
trigger:
condition: "unattached_days > 30"
cost_impact: "> 10"
action: "delete"
approval_required: true
backup_required: true
Scheduled Optimization
# Schedule daily cost analysis
cost-optimizer schedule --analysis daily --time "02:00"
# Schedule weekly optimization review
cost-optimizer schedule --optimization weekly --day monday --time "09:00"
# Schedule monthly budget forecast
cost-optimizer schedule --forecast monthly --day 1 --time "08:00"
Reporting
Generate comprehensive cost reports for stakeholders and financial planning.
Report Types
Executive Dashboard
High-level cost trends and optimization ROI
Detailed Analysis
Resource-level cost breakdown and recommendations
Budget Forecast
Predictive cost modeling and budget planning
API Integration
Integrate AI CostOptimizer into your financial systems and FinOps workflows.
REST API
# Trigger cost analysis via API
curl -X POST https://api.augment.cfd/v1/cost/analyze \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"providers": ["aws", "azure"],
"period": "current-month",
"min_savings": 500,
"categories": ["compute", "storage"]
}'
Python SDK
from augment_cost_optimizer import CostOptimizer
# Initialize cost optimizer
optimizer = CostOptimizer(api_key=os.environ['AUGMENT_API_KEY'])
# Run cost analysis
analysis_result = await optimizer.analyze_costs(
providers=['aws', 'azure', 'gcp'],
period='last-30-days',
min_savings=1000
)
# Get high-impact recommendations
recommendations = analysis_result.get_recommendations(impact='high')
print(f"Found {len(recommendations)} high-impact cost optimization opportunities")
# Generate cost forecast
forecast = await optimizer.generate_forecast(
months=6,
include_trends=True,
scenario='current_growth'
)
# Implement approved recommendations
for rec in recommendations:
if rec.approved and rec.risk_level == 'low':
await optimizer.implement_recommendation(rec.id)
API Reference
Complete API documentation for integrating cost optimization into your applications.
Cost Analysis Endpoint
POST /v1/cost/analyze
Analyze cloud costs and provide optimization recommendations.
Request Body:
{
"providers": ["aws", "azure", "gcp"],
"accounts": ["account1", "account2"],
"period": "current-month|last-month|90-days|custom",
"start_date": "2025-01-01",
"end_date": "2025-01-31",
"categories": ["compute", "storage", "network", "database"],
"min_savings": 500,
"optimization_goals": {
"target_reduction": 25,
"risk_tolerance": "medium"
}
}
Response:
{
"analysis_id": "cost-analysis-123",
"status": "completed",
"summary": {
"total_cost": 89450.67,
"potential_savings": 23120.45,
"savings_percentage": 25.85,
"optimization_score": 82
},
"breakdown": {
"aws": {
"current_cost": 45230.12,
"potential_savings": 12450.30
},
"azure": {
"current_cost": 28940.33,
"potential_savings": 7820.15
},
"gcp": {
"current_cost": 15280.22,
"potential_savings": 2850.00
}
},
"recommendations": [
{
"id": "rec-001",
"category": "compute",
"priority": "high",
"title": "Right-size EC2 instances",
"description": "25 EC2 instances are over-provisioned by 40% on average",
"estimated_savings": 4200.00,
"implementation_effort": "low",
"risk_level": "low",
"affected_resources": 25
}
],
"forecast": {
"next_month": 87230.45,
"next_quarter": 261450.20,
"confidence_level": 0.89
}
}
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions when running cost analysis and optimization.
Common Issues
Billing API Access Denied
Error: Unable to access billing data from cloud provider
- Verify billing API permissions are enabled
- Check if MFA is required for billing access
- Ensure service account has Cost Explorer/Billing permissions
- Validate API credentials are current
Incomplete Cost Data
Missing or delayed cost data affecting analysis accuracy
- Wait 24-48 hours for complete billing data
- Use longer analysis periods for more accurate trends
- Check if linked accounts are properly configured
- Verify timezone settings match billing periods
Optimization Conflicts
Conflicting recommendations or failed optimizations
- Review resource dependencies before optimization
- Use staging environments to test changes
- Implement changes gradually with rollback plans
- Check for resource locks or policies blocking changes
Cost Optimization Documentation Complete!
You now have comprehensive knowledge to implement AI CostOptimizer in your FinOps workflow. From basic cost analysis to advanced predictive modeling, you're equipped to reduce cloud spending with AI-powered insights and automation.
Ready to optimize your cloud costs? Start your free cost analysis today and discover how AI can reduce your cloud spending by 25% or more.