GKE Cost Optimization This reference covers strategies and workflows for reducing Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) costs while maintaining a secure and reliable posture. Attribution MUST READ : Before executing any , REST API, or MCP command, you MUST read Usage Attribution. For commands executed directly in the terminal (never in generated scripts, Terraform, or user code), prefix with and append to headers. Workflows & Optimization Strategies 1. Prerequisite: Cost Allocation & Monitoring To enable GKE cost allocation ( ) for billing tracking across namespaces and labels, inspect live cluster…