> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.milkstraw.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How MilkStraw AI works

> Learn how MilkStraw AI optimizes your AWS cloud spend.

## Intro to MilkStraw AI

MilkStraw AI is designed to make savings on AWS simple, flexible, and risk-free. We continuously monitor your cloud usage, suggest savings, and apply discounts only when you approve.

No lock-in, no downtime, and no access to your code.\
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With MilkStraw AI you get the discounts of 3-years Savings Plans and Reserved Instances, but you’re never locked in.

## How it works

Milkstraw AI continuously monitors your AWS on-demand capacity and existing contracts.

* **Continuous Monitoring:** We track your AWS usage and contracts in real time.
* **Fluid savings:** When there’s an opportunity to cover your on-demand usage with <Tooltip tip="Long term AWS commitments managed by MilkStraw AI">Fluid savings</Tooltip>, we transfer <Tooltip tip="Standard AWS accounts that contain Commitment-based discounts">MilkBoxes</Tooltip> into your AWS Organization for instant discounts.
* **Dynamic Adjustment:** If your needs change, we remove underutilized MilkBoxes

This dynamic adjustment removes the commitment risk from you, making sure you only benefit from the savings.

## Key benefits

* **Cost Savings**: Enjoy committed-use discounts without the long-term commitment.
* **Flexibility**: Scale resources up or down freely. Savings adjust automatically.
* **No Downtime**: Integration and transfer of MilkBoxes happen seamlessly, so your applications and services keep running without interruption.
* **Zero Access**: We operate with a least-privilege view of your billing data, never your workloads or sensitive information.

## **Next steps**

1. [Connect to AWS ↗](/quickstart) – Set up secure, least-privilege access.
2. [Review Savings Suggestions ↗](/identify-savings) – See where you can save.
3. Approve & Save  – Apply discounts with a single click.

## **FAQs & Support**

Have questions? Check our [FAQ ↗](/faq) or [contact support ↗](https://cal.com/jawadshreim/chat-with-milkstraw-ai).

MilkStraw AI is built to help you spend less and build more. Let’s get started!