Proof of Usefulness Report

Fig

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+323
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Fig was a highly successful developer tool that brought IDE-style autocomplete to the terminal, validated by its acquisition by AWS in 2023. The project demonstrated exceptional real-world utility and technical innovation, securing significant adoption in the developer community (100k+ users). However, the specific data points provided in this submission (e.g., $56B market cap, 2012 launch date, 1,646 team size) are factually incorrect and appear to be hallucinatory or erroneous. The final score reflects the verified historical success of the technology (scaled to the calibration reference) while heavily penalizing the inaccurate input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+79.1
Audience Reach Impact+53.3
Technical Innovation+57.0
Evidence Of Traction+79.1
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+1.6
Subtotal+300.1
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+323

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Fig's first product is autocomplete. It adds VSCode-like autocomplete to your existing terminal.\n\nAll of our autocomplete specs are open source: https://github.com/withfig/autocomplete

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