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An adaptive AI IDE developed by ByteDance that integrates conversational coding agents and intelligent workspace indexing.

Free
AI IDE
Added: 8/19/2026

Preview

Screenshot of Trae IDE

Problem

Most AI IDEs require paid subscriptions or complex multi-plugin configurations.

Solution

A polished, dedicated AI editor offering free access to top-tier models (Claude 3.5/3.7, GPT-4o) with native workspace indexing and Builder mode.

Challenge

Providing low-latency agentic multi-file generation with rich inline diff visualizers.

Key Features

  • Builder mode for multi-file creation
  • Free access to Claude and GPT-4o
  • Deep codebase indexing
  • Familiar VS Code keybindings

Tech Choices

VS Code ForkRust indexing engineProprietary Agent Orchestration

Target User

Developers seeking a powerful, free, all-in-one AI IDE alternative to Cursor.

Impact

"Lowered the barrier of entry for next-gen AI-native code editors worldwide."

How to Use

1

Download

Download Trae from trae.ai and run the installer.

2

Open Project

Import your VS Code extensions and settings in one click.

3

Use Builder Mode

Press Cmd+U or open the chat panel to ask Trae to build full stack features.

Quick Details

Pricing
Free
Platforms
macOS, Windows
Updated
8/19/2026