Proof of Usefulness Report

Aviator

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+415
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Aviator (aviator.co) is a high-utility developer productivity platform (MergeQueue) backed by Y Combinator, addressing critical pain points for engineering teams. While the project itself demonstrates strong product-market fit, technical innovation, and verifiable market traction (customers include Square, Benchling), the submission quality was exceptionally poor ('IronForge' alias, false claims of 'everyone' as audience, zero data provided). The score reflects the high verifiable value of the technology and business model, heavily penalized by the lack of direct evidence in the submission and the niche B2B nature of the audience compared to mass-market benchmarks.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+64
Technical Innovation+127
Evidence Of Traction+37
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+536
Usefulness Multiplierx0.77 (Applied penalty for submission integrity)
Final Score+415

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Aviatoris in the Application Development Tools Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Developer Tools, Productivity
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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