ByteDance, known for being the creator of TikTok, has decided to take a big step in the software development world with the launch of Trae, a code editor powered by artificial intelligence. This new editor offers unlimited and free access to the language models DeepSeek R1 and Claude 3.7 Sonnet, positioning it as a direct competitor in the growing market of AI-assisted programming tools.
Trae comes in two modes: Builder mode and Chat mode. In Builder mode, developers can specify applications in natural language and watch as Trae builds the code structure from scratch. On the other hand, Chat mode allows users to analyze existing code, receive suggestions, and get recommendations in real time, all within the same interface. Check out how it works:
Features and Versions of Trae
The launch of Trae includes both international and local versions. The national version, designed for developers in China, incorporates the reasoning model Doubao-1.5-pro, which is compared to Claude 3.5 Sonnet across various performance standards. Users can switch between the DeepSeek R1 and V3 models according to their needs.
One of the major advantages offered by ByteDance is access to Claude 3.7 Sonnet, which is considered the world’s first hybrid reasoning model. The company has stated that its use will be free and unlimited, which has generated a lot of buzz in the developer community.
However, Trae’s privacy policy states that, although code files are stored locally, there is a possibility that they may be temporarily uploaded to their servers for data processing. This could raise concerns for those handling sensitive information, as it is mentioned that certain data could be shared within the corporation for various functions.
Additionally, Trae is based on Visual Studio Code, meaning that most plugins from this popular IDE can be used without issues. When setting up Trae, users have the option to import their plugins and settings from Visual Studio Code, making the transition easier.
Despite the advantages, some users on platforms like Reddit have pointed out that Trae might have worked better as a VSCode extension. Nevertheless, others have praised its interface and the quality of the responses generated by the AI.
Trae is available for both Mac and PC, and those interested can check the online documentation for more information on its use and features.
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