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Spotto Autopilot Browser Extension

The Spotto Autopilot extension brings recommendations and insights directly into the Azure Portal—right where you work. No need to switch between tabs or copy resource names. Open a resource in Azure, and Spotto shows you what matters.

What It Does​

When you browse resources in the Azure Portal, the extension injects Spotto data directly into the page:

  • Resource costs — See what each resource is costing you
  • Performance metrics — View utilization and performance data at a glance
  • Cost optimization — Get recommendations to reduce spend
  • Security insights — Surface security best practices in context
  • Custom recommendations — See Spotto's AI-powered suggestions tailored to your environment

For example, open a Virtual Machine and instantly see its monthly cost alongside recommendations for rightsizing, reserved instances, or security improvements.

Installation​

The extension is available for Chrome and Edge (same extension works for both):

Install from Chrome Web Store

Steps​

  1. Click the link above to open the Chrome Web Store
  2. Click Add to Chrome (or Add to Edge if using Edge)
  3. Confirm the installation when prompted
  4. The Spotto icon appears in your browser toolbar

Setup​

Before the extension can show recommendations, you need to connect it to your Spotto account.

Prerequisites​

Connect Your Account​

  1. Click the Spotto icon in your browser toolbar
  2. Sign in with your Spotto account credentials
  3. The extension connects to your Spotto data

Once connected, navigate to the Azure Portal and browse to any resource. The extension automatically displays relevant Spotto insights.

Using the Extension​

Resource Pages​

When viewing a resource in the Azure Portal (like a VM, Storage Account, or SQL Database), the extension adds a Spotto panel showing:

  • Current cost for the resource
  • Performance metrics
  • Applicable recommendations
  • Links to more details in the Spotto Portal

Supported Resources​

The extension works with most Azure resource types, including:

  • Virtual Machines
  • Storage Accounts
  • SQL Databases
  • App Services
  • Kubernetes clusters
  • And many more

If a resource type isn't showing Spotto data, it may not be fully supported yet. The extension continues to expand coverage.

Privacy & Security​

  • The extension only activates on Azure Portal pages (portal.azure.com)
  • Your Azure credentials are never accessed - the extension uses your Spotto account
  • Data shown comes from Spotto's analysis, not direct Azure API calls
  • No browsing data outside Azure Portal is collected or transmitted

Troubleshooting​

Extension not showing data​

  • Verify you're signed into the extension (click the toolbar icon)
  • Check that the Azure subscription is connected in your Spotto account
  • Refresh the Azure Portal page
  • The resource may not have been analyzed yet - new resources can take up to 24 hours to appear

"Not connected" message​

  • Click the Spotto toolbar icon and sign in
  • If already signed in, try signing out and back in
  • Clear browser cache and cookies for spotto.ai if issues persist

Data looks outdated​

Spotto analyzes your Azure environment periodically. Cost data typically updates daily, while recommendations refresh as changes are detected. For the most current data, check the Spotto Portal directly.

Feedback​

Found an issue or have a suggestion? Let us know at [email protected] or through the Contact Us page.