Proof of Usefulness Report

Automate.io

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Automate.io was a successful integration platform acquired by Notion in 2021, but the service was permanently shut down in October 2022 and no longer functions as a standalone product. The submission provides extremely low-quality, hyperbolic data (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as users), which contradicts the verifiable fact that the product is discontinued. Consequently, the project scores near zero for current utility and market timing.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2
Audience Reach Impact+1
Technical Innovation+4
Evidence Of Traction+3
Market Timing Relevance+0
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+12
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+14

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Automate.io lets you connect your cloud apps in crazy ways and run business workflows on top of your existing cloud applications. Automate marketing, sales or payment process with amazing ease.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Automation, Cloud Computing, Marketing
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline