# Cost Optimizer

> Cost Optimizer Skill

- Skill: `uitbreidenos/cost-optimizer` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add uitbreidenos/cost-optimizer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/uitbreidenos/cost-optimizer/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: UitbreidenOS (https://skillmd.com/u/uitbreidenos)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/uitbreidenos/cost-optimizer

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# Cost Optimizer Skill

## When to activate
When auditing cost structure; identifying reduction opportunities or benchmarking against industry peers.

## When NOT to use
For headcount-specific planning (use `headcount-planner`). For balance sheet health (use `balance-sheet-analyst`).

## Instructions
1. **Parse cost structure** — Aggregate by category: COGS, salaries, facilities, tech, contractors, other.
2. **Trend analysis** — Cost as % of revenue; identify categories growing faster than revenue.
3. **Benchmarking** — Compare to industry median for company size/SaaS/vertical.
4. **Opportunity identification** — Where is spend higher than peer? Is it justified? Can it be optimized?
5. **Scenario modeling** — Model 5–20% reduction scenarios; identify non-core/redundant spend.
6. **Output** — Cost audit summary, benchmark comparison chart, opportunity scorecard, and savings roadmap.

## Example
Facilities: 8% of revenue (industry median: 5%). Opportunity: consolidate offices, save $120K/year.
Contractors: $500K/year, 25% of payroll. Opportunity: hire 2 FTEs, save $150K/year net.
Output: [Cost optimization roadmap with prioritized opportunities and phasing]