Proof of Usefulness Report

ShellHub

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+242
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

ShellHub is a legitimate, valuable open-source project (1.9k+ GitHub stars) offering a centralized SSH gateway for edge/IoT devices. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and lacking specific evidence. While the technology is robust and the problem-solution fit is strong, the score is heavily penalized by the poor 'Quality Factors' derived from the submission's lack of effort and accuracy. The score reflects the underlying project's merit adjusted for the submission's deficiencies.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+9.38
Audience Reach Impact+1.50
Technical Innovation+5.63
Evidence Of Traction+4.38
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal281.4)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.86
Final Score+242

Project Details

Description
ShellHub is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that allows you to remotely manage and access any Linux devices securely.

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