Proof of Usefulness Report

CodeMate

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+218
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

CodeMate is a verifiable AI coding assistant launched in 2022 with some regional recognition (Nexus alumni, various awards) and a claimed user base of ~50,000 developers. However, the project submission is of extremely low quality, featuring hyperbolic falsehoods (claiming 'most people' use it) and nonsensical financial data ('marketcap: null'). While the tool solves a genuine problem, it faces an oversaturated market dominated by GitHub Copilot and Cursor. The score reflects a functional product with minor traction, heavily penalized for a dishonest and unprofessional submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.5
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+3.125
Market Timing Relevance+3.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+23.875
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+218

Project Details

Description
CodeMate is a developer tool that fixes your coding errors in seconds. You can achieve 10X productivity while programming by debugging, reviewing and optimising your code with just a click of button.

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