cloud-finops — Claude Code plugin: what it does, how to install
Injects 21 FinOps reference files into Claude Code to guide cloud, AI, and SaaS cost management. Useful for commitment sizing and chargeback design.
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community
/plugin install cloud-finops@claude-communityWhat cloud-finops does
Standard models frequently miscalculate reservation break-even thresholds and confuse AWS commitment models with Azure reservation rules. This plugin provides 21 curated documents directly inside Claude Code. It covers billing structures across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI, including FOCUS 1.2 exports and BigQuery billing schemas.
Beyond basic infrastructure, the documentation targets AI inference spend across Bedrock, Vertex AI, and Azure OpenAI, alongside data platforms like Snowflake and Databricks. The files incorporate FinOps Framework standards, contractual rules such as Azure EA-to-MCA transitions, and ITAM guidelines. Updates arrive bi-monthly.
The plugin delivers knowledge files directly into context without executable tooling. Running the six interactive lookup utilities requires configuring the external MCP connector separately.
What it helps with
- evaluate AWS Savings Plans thresholds for database workloads
- format billing exports according to the FOCUS 1.2 specification
- navigate contractual rules during an Azure EA to MCA transition
- track inference expenses across Bedrock, Vertex AI, and Databricks
Example prompts for the agent
- "Evaluate our break-even point for database Savings Plans using FOCUS 1.2 rules."
- "Explain the reservation transfer rules during an Azure EA to MCA migration."
- "Outline a chargeback structure for AI model inference on Bedrock and Vertex AI."
How to install cloud-finops
Plugin marketplace
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community/plugin install cloud-finops@claude-communityStep by step, with commands for each platform: Claude Code plugins: marketplaces, installing, and building your own
Questions about cloud-finops
How do I install cloud-finops in Claude Code?
Run /plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community followed by /plugin install cloud-finops@claude-community directly in the Claude Code prompt.
What does cloud-finops do?
It injects curated FinOps knowledge into the agent context across major cloud providers, data warehouses, and AI platforms. This grounds advisory discussions on billing calculations and commitment sizing.
Does the plugin include MCP query tools?
No, the plugin only loads the context skill files. If you need the six interactive retrieval tools, you must connect the hosted MCP server separately.
