Strongest current signal
GitHub stars
1.8K
Main repository stars
All-in-one audio/video editor. Edit video by editing text transcript.
Best current coverage: 1.8K GitHub stars.
Lead signals
Public code, engineering activity, and discussion carry more weight here than package registries.
Strongest current signal
1.8K
Main repository stars
7/30d
Ranked #3 in category discussion
Research Brief
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github attention and developer discussion are the clearest current signals for Descript.
GitHub attention
1.8K
Main repository stars
Developer discussion
7/30d
Ranked #3 in tracked category discussion
Coverage includes GitHub, developer discussion, and recent company news where available. As of April 13, 2026. Methodology
Sustainability and maintenance signals from the primary public repository.
Background and reference details
background, categories, funding, and tools stay collapsed until you need them.
Descript pioneered transcript-based editing. Overdub clones your voice. Used by podcasters and video creators. OpenAI invested in their Series C.
Raised $100M total. DAI ranking is based on package registry signals and may not fully reflect market traction for this product.
OpenAI Startup Fund
Spark Capital
Redpoint, Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz
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Public pricing snapshots collected for Descript
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Descript: GitHub Stars up 2% (1.7K to 1.8K). HN Mentions down 80% (5 to 1).
| Date | GitHub Stars | HN Mentions | Reddit Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.7K | 5 | - |
| Mar 16, 2026 | - | - | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.7K | 2 | - |
| Mar 23, 2026 | - | - | 6 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 1.8K | 2 | - |
| Mar 30, 2026 | - | - | 8 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | - | - | 2 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 1.8K | 2 | - |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 1.8K | 1 | - |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.8K | 0 | - |