Aws Cost Cleanup
Aws Cost Cleanup is an code AI skill with a core value of Automated cleanup of unused AWS resources to reduce costs. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
Automated cleanup of unused AWS resources to reduce costs
Quick Facts
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Skill Content
# AWS Cost Cleanup
Automate the identification and removal of unused AWS resources to eliminate waste.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when you need to automatically clean up unused AWS resources to reduce costs and eliminate waste.
Automated Cleanup Targets
**Storage**
- Unattached EBS volumes
- Old EBS snapshots (>90 days)
- Incomplete multipart S3 uploads
- Old S3 versions in versioned buckets
**Compute**
- Stopped EC2 instances (>30 days)
- Unused AMIs and associated snapshots
- Unused Elastic IPs
**Networking**
- Unused Elastic Load Balancers
- Unused NAT Gateways
- Orphaned ENIs
Cleanup Scripts
Safe Cleanup (Dry-Run First)
#!/bin/bash
# cleanup-unused-ebs.sh
echo "Finding unattached EBS volumes..."
VOLUMES=$(aws ec2 describe-volumes \
--filters Name=status,Values=available \
--query 'Volumes[*].VolumeId' \
--output text)
for vol in $VOLUMES; do
echo "Would delete: $vol"
# Uncomment to actually delete:
# aws ec2 delete-volume --volume-id $vol
done#!/bin/bash
# cleanup-old-snapshots.sh
CUTOFF_DATE=$(date -d '90 days ago' --iso-8601)
aws ec2 describe-snapshots --owner-ids self \
--query "Snapshots[?StartTime<='$CUTOFF_DATE'].[SnapshotId,StartTime,VolumeSize]" \
--output text | while read snap_id start_time size; do
echo "Snapshot: $snap_id (Created: $start_time, Size: ${size}GB)"
# Uncomment to delete:
# aws ec2 delete-snapshot --snapshot-id $snap_id
done#!/bin/bash
# release-unused-eips.sh
aws ec2 describe-addresses \
--query 'Addresses[?AssociationId==null].[AllocationId,PublicIp]' \
--output text | while read alloc_id public_ip; do
echo "Would release: $public_ip ($alloc_id)"
# Uncomment to release:
# aws ec2 release-address --allocation-id $alloc_id
doneS3 Lifecycle Automation
# Apply lifecycle policy to transition old objects to cheaper storage
cat > lifecycle-policy.json <<EOF
{
"Rules": [
{
"Id": "Archive old objects",
"Status": "Enabled",
"Transitions": [
{
"Days": 90,
"StorageClass": "STANDARD_IA"
},
{
"Days": 180,
"StorageClass": "GLACIER"
}
],
"NoncurrentVersionExpiration": {
"NoncurrentDays": 30
},
"AbortIncompleteMultipartUpload": {
"DaysAfterInitiation": 7
}
}
]
}
EOF
aws s3api put-bucket-lifecycle-configuration \
--bucket my-bucket \
--lifecycle-configuration file://lifecycle-policy.jsonCost Impact Calculator
#!/usr/bin/env python3
# calculate-savings.py
import boto3
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
ec2 = boto3.client('ec2')
# Calculate EBS volume savings
volumes = ec2.describe_volumes(
Filters=[{'Name': 'status', 'Values': ['available']}]
)
total_size = sum(v['Size'] for v in volumes['Volumes'])
monthly_cost = total_size * 0.10 # $0.10/GB-month for gp3
print(f"Unattached EBS Volumes: {len(volumes['Volumes'])}")
print(f"Total Size: {total_size} GB")
print(f"Monthly Savings: ${monthly_cost:.2f}")
# Calculate Elastic IP savings
addresses = ec2.describe_addresses()
unused = [a for a in addresses['Addresses'] if 'AssociationId' not in a]
eip_cost = len(unused) * 3.65 # $0.005/hour * 730 hours
print(f"\nUnused Elastic IPs: {len(unused)}")
print(f"Monthly Savings: ${eip_cost:.2f}")
print(f"\nTotal Monthly Savings: ${monthly_cost + eip_cost:.2f}")
print(f"Annual Savings: ${(monthly_cost + eip_cost) * 12:.2f}")Automated Cleanup Lambda
import boto3
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
def lambda_handler(event, context):
ec2 = boto3.client('ec2')
# Delete unattached volumes older than 7 days
volumes = ec2.describe_volumes(
Filters=[{'Name': 'status', 'Values': ['available']}]
)
cutoff = datetime.now() - timedelta(days=7)
deleted = 0
for vol in volumes['Volumes']:
create_time = vol['CreateTime'].replace(tzinfo=None)
🎯 Best For
- Claude users
- Software engineers
- Development teams
- Tech leads
💡 Use Cases
- Code quality improvement
- Best practice enforcement
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply Aws Cost Cleanup to Your Work
Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.
- 4
Review and Refine
Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aws Cost Cleanup compatible with Cursor and VS Code?
Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.
Do I need specific dependencies for Aws Cost Cleanup?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install Aws Cost Cleanup?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/aws-cost-cleanup/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping validation
Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.
Missing dependency updates
Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.