Question 1

What is the FinOps Tagging Policy Generator?

Accepted Answer

The FinOps Tagging Policy Generator is a free, browser-based tool that helps FinOps practitioners create tagging and labeling policies for accurate cloud cost attribution across AWS, GCP, and Azure. It provides a visual policy builder with real-time validation, pre-built templates, and export to multiple formats including JSON, Markdown, AWS Organizations Tag Policy, GCP Label Policy, and Azure Policy Initiative.

Question 2

Which cloud providers are supported?

Accepted Answer

The tool supports all three major cloud providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS) with 27 resource types, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with 39 resource types, and Microsoft Azure with 89 resource types. Each provider has dedicated import/export formats, provider-specific validation rules, and tailored templates.

Question 3

Is my data secure when using this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The tool is 100% client-side — all processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your tagging policies never leave your machine unless you explicitly download them. There are no API calls, no accounts required, and no tracking of policy content.

Question 4

What export formats are available?

Accepted Answer

You can export your tagging policy in five formats: native JSON (compatible with the FinOps Tag Compliance MCP Server), Markdown for documentation, AWS Organizations Tag Policy format, GCP Label Policy format, and Azure Policy Initiative format. The tool warns you about any features that won't be preserved during format conversion.

Question 5

Is this tool free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the FinOps Tagging Policy Generator is completely free. It is an open-source tool built by OptimNow, available on GitHub, with no registration, subscriptions, or hidden costs.