Proof of Usefulness Report

Infisical

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+581
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Project 'Infisical' is a high-growth, Y Combinator-backed open-source secret management platform with verified Series A funding ($16M+) and significant adoption (40M+ pulls, 100k+ developers). However, the submission itself was extremely low-quality (claimed 'everyone' as audience, provided no metrics), necessitating a heavy penalty on Response Quality while scoring other metrics based on verified external reality. The discrepancy between the high-value project and the poor submission is notable.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+178
Audience Reach Impact+113
Technical Innovation+96
Evidence Of Traction+173
Market Timing Relevance+45
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+606
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+581

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Infisical is the open-source, end-to-end encrypted secret management platform that helps companies sync secrets and prevent leaks across their teams and infrastructure.

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