Proof of Usefulness Report

GitLive

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+142
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

GitLive is a verifiable VS Code and JetBrains extension with over 71,000 installs and seed funding ($456k), solving real-world merge conflict issues. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audienceReach: everyone') and lacking any supporting evidence. While the technology has merit and verifiable traction placing it in the 'Small but promising' category, the score is heavily penalized due to the vagueness and inaccuracy of the user's input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+25.0
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+157.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+142

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We want to provide better experience for developers to collaborate and communicate in real time.\n\nInstead using the same \"one size fits all\" chat service as the rest of the business, GitLive offers a far superior experience by deeply integrating with the IDEs and services developers already use everyday, saving time and money by tightening feedback loops.

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