Trae, ByteDance’s latest AI Integrated Development Environment (IDE) aimed at Chinese developers, was officially announced on January 20, 2025. The product aims to compete with internationally renowned tools like Cursor and Windsurf, particularly in optimizing the experience for Chinese developers. Trae’s goal is to address the shortcomings of existing tools in terms of special optimizations for Chinese users.
However, currently, only the Mac version is available for download, while the Windows version is still pending a lottery.
Welcome screen after installation
Logging in still requires some magic
After logging in, the main interface looks quite <span>vscode</span> styled, as it is also based on the open-source <span>vscode</span>. The language can also be set to Chinese, which is one of its features.
Currently, it offers free access to mainstream AI models like <span>Claude 3.5</span> and <span>GPT-4o</span>. However, it is expected that a subscription model will be introduced later, so users should cherish the free access while it lasts.
The editor currently provides two modes: <span>Chat</span> and <span>Builder</span>, which are basically consistent with <span>Cursor</span>.
Testing Effects
Next, let’s have it <span>use the React framework to write a todo list</span> and see how it goes.
In <span>Builder</span> mode, <span>Trae</span> automatically breaks down development tasks into smaller steps and guides developers through real-time feedback to complete the project. This is suitable for beginners to quickly build projects without worrying about complex development processes.
Final Effect
Official Website
https://www.trae.ai/
Here is the official promotional video