❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Scout Score free? ▼
Yes, completely free. No registration, no API key, no rate limits. Check as many GitHub usernames as you want — use it on your own profile, friends, colleagues, or anyone.
What data does the Scout Score use? ▼
The Scout Score is computed from public GitHub starring history compared against ~75 validated unicorn startup outcomes. No private data is accessed — only public GitHub activity that's already visible to anyone. We never store or cache individual scores.
How is the Scout Score calculated? ▼
Your score (0-100) measures how closely your GitHub star history correlates with companies that became unicorns. Scoring higher means you spotted breakout startups before they blew up — you have the instinct of a top VC scout. The algorithm uses the GitDealFlow Signal dataset tracking ~400 startups and their engineering velocity signals.
Read the methodology →
Can I embed the Scout Score badge on my site? ▼
Yes! After checking a score, you'll see an embed section with a ready-to-use SVG badge URL. Add it to your GitHub profile README, personal website, or portfolio with a single <img> tag. The badge updates dynamically as new data becomes available.
🔌 API Access
Programmatic access via the GitDealFlow MCP server or HTTP API.
npx -y @gitdealflow/mcp-signal
Tool: get_scout_receipts(github_username)
HTTP: GET /api/scout-score?user=USERNAME (SVG badge)
Or GET /api/scout-score?user=USERNAME&format=json (JSON data)