# k8scost

> k8scost — cognis-digital-k8scost. Use this tool when you need to optimize Kubernetes resource allocation and reduce costs. It provides rightsizing advice to help solve problems of inefficient resource utilization and unnecessary expenses. The tool takes Kubernetes cluster data as input and outputs actionable recommendations for cost savings and improved resource management.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/cognis-digital-k8scost  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/cognis-digital-k8scost

## Description

Kubernetes cost and rightsizing advisor with no Prometheus dependency

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.50
- **Verification tier:** unverified

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** container
- **Runtime environment:** vm
- **Updated:** 2026-09-21

## Source

- **Source listing:** [GitHub](https://github.com/cognis-digital/k8scost)

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "cognis-digital-k8scost"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/cognis-digital-k8scost` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/cognis-digital-k8scost/pull`

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