Installation

This guide will help you install Trae IDE on your system.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15+, or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+)
• Memory: 4GB RAM minimum, 8GB recommended
• Storage: 2GB available disk space
• Network: Internet connection for initial setup and updates

Download Options

Option 1: Official Website

1. Visit trae.ai
2. Click the "Download" button
3. Select your operating system
4. Download the installer

Option 2: Package Managers

macOS (Homebrew)

brew install --cask trae

Windows (Chocolatey)

choco install trae

Linux (Snap)

sudo snap install trae --classic

Installation Steps

Windows

1. Run the downloaded .exe installer
2. Follow the installation wizard
3. Choose installation directory (default recommended)
4. Select additional components if needed
5. Click "Install" and wait for completion
6. Launch Trae IDE from the Start menu

macOS

1. Open the downloaded .dmg file
2. Drag Trae IDE to the Applications folder
3. Launch Trae IDE from Applications
4. Allow the app to run if prompted by macOS security

Linux

1. Make the downloaded file executable:

   chmod +x trae-linux.AppImage

2. Run the AppImage:

   ./trae-linux.AppImage

3. Optionally, integrate with your desktop environment

First Launch Setup

1. Welcome Screen: Choose your preferred theme and settings
2. Account Setup: Sign in or create a Trae account (optional)
3. Extensions: Install recommended extensions for your workflow
4. Workspace: Create or open your first project

Verification

To verify your installation:

1. Open Trae IDE
2. Go to Help > About
3. Check the version number
4. Test basic functionality by creating a new file

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Installation fails on Windows

• Run installer as administrator
• Temporarily disable antivirus software
• Check available disk space

macOS won't open the app

• Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy
• Click "Open Anyway" for Trae IDE

Linux AppImage won't run

• Install FUSE: sudo apt install fuse
• Check file permissions

Getting Help

• Documentation
• Community Forum
• GitHub Issues
• Support Email

Next Steps

After successful installation:

1. Read the Getting Started Guide
2. Explore Core Features
3. Try your First Project

Welcome to Trae IDE! 🚀