Hey everyone, the TRAE team here. 👋

We want to share a major update on the ecosystem we've been building. Our focus has been squarely on TRAE IDE: a deep, highly focused platform built specifically for engineers.

But as we watched organizations adopt our tools, we made a crucial discovery: engineering doesn't happen in a vacuum. Teams need more. To bridge that gap, we officially introduced TRAE Work (and the Work, Design, Code modes inside it).

Here is the breakdown of how these two tailored platforms fit together, or as we like to put it: One goes deep, one goes wide.

TRAE IDE: The Deep Dive for Engineers

TRAE IDE isn't changing its mission. It remains designed from the ground up for software developers and engineering teams who need total control over complex environments.

What makes it tick:

• Deep AI Coding Assistant: Context-aware support right where you write code.
• Responsive SOLO Agents: Autonomous agents built to tackle intricate coding tasks.
• Newly Launched "Hooks": Ensuring secure, rule-bound software development.
• Full Workflow Control: Paired with MCPs (Model Context Protocols) and skill modules, it enables fully controlled, project-level workflows, from initial setup all the way through to deployment.

TRAE Work: The Wide Reach for the Whole Team

We want to be clear: TRAE Work doesn't replace the IDE's depth. Instead, it extends the power of TRAE to every professional who needs it, regardless of their technical background.

It is a centralized workspace designed to empower teams across all roles to handle diverse workplace tasks with interactive outputs and seamless collaboration.

How different teams use TRAE Work:

• Product Teams: Draft comprehensive specs, PRDs, and project proposals.
• Data Teams: Run analysis and generate instant visualizations.
• Business Users: Build lightweight, functional applications with absolutely zero coding required.
• Developers: Code efficiently in the cloud when you don't need the heavy, local environment of the IDE.

We'll be here hanging out in the comments to answer your questions!

Quick roundup of what happened in r/Trae_ai this week. Let's get into it.

Shipments from the team

• Fork Chat landed: branching conversations inside the TRAE IDE. Think git branches for your AI chats. Still early, we're watching for feedback [link]
• TRAE SOLO → TRAE Work: renamed and repositioned as your professional AI work assistant [link]
• Gemini models (US): Gemini 3.1 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash and Flash now available as built-in models [link]

Community highlights

• u/Paperato built a browser extension that turns web images into prompts using TRAE, a clever little tool [link]
• u/isma3iloiso raised a feature request on a fully agentic browser on the TRAE IDE. If you have the same request, go upvote so we prioritize it. [link]
• u/Fickle_Growth_1118 reported a bug of "Memory" lost in the TRAE IDE. If you have the same issue, check our discord server or leave us a comment [link]

Things we're working on next week

• Product-wise, we should be able to bring some more models and product updates on the TRAE IDE and the TRAE Work to you guys.
• Communtiy-wise, since the World Cup is starting now, we will have some community events related to the World Cup. Let us know if you have any ideas!

That's the week. See you Monday for the next "What did you build" thread.

Got something we missed? Drop it in the comments.

Hey community! In case you missed our last session on TRAE SOLO x Obsidian x HeyGen, here is the recap.

The Big Takeaway

AI coding agents are no longer just for writing code. They are becoming the primary engines for knowledge work, document processing, and media generation. By leveraging agent Skills and Model Context Protocol (MCP), TRAE SOLO connects directly to external applications, morphing your tools from human-operated software into AI-driven powerhouses.

Featured Demos

- HeyGen (Hyper Framework): Gary demonstrated how TRAE can control HeyGen's open-source framework via code. Instead of using traditional video editing timelines, users can just give text prompts to generate 3D animations, sync music, add text layout effects, and even convert an entire website URL into a promo video.

- Obsidian (The "Second Brain" Database): By activating Obsidian's CLI, TRAE SOLO seamlessly syncs with your local notes. Gary showcased how TRAE can automatically pull a YouTube transcript, summarize the video, and save it directly into Obsidian. It can track personal training records, generate visual habit dashboards and map out real-time relationship/networking connections globally—all without manually typing a single note.

Community Wins

Congratulations to our lucky winners who walked away with $20 in TRAE tokens during our live lucky draws! Youtube user name: kmsum, lesliechiang1710, haxuantai9191

Watch the Replay

Trust me you don't want to miss this one on how to better use Obsidian as your 2nd brain with TRAE SOLO! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/en4G9IRxrS0

*What's Next: Stay tuned for the next session, which will feature a live workshop on building 3D XR games using TRAE and Unity!

loll I felt it quite stress-relieving when driving in a open space, especially hitting the trees 🫣

Hey community!

We recently did a deep dive into our user data, and the results of the most frequently used agent skills in TRAE are officially in. Some of them totally blew our minds! 🤯

Before we drop the full data breakdown, we want to hear from you:

• What agent skill do you personally use the most in TRAE?
• Which agent skill do you think takes the #1 spot for the entire community?

Drop your answers and guesses in the comments below! Let's see who can predict the top spot. 👇

🎁 The Sweetener

Just for sharing your thoughts, we’re randomly picking 5 lucky users to win a $5 local gift card. Consider it a little coffee on us for helping us test the community's intuition! ☕️

We'll reveal the actual data and the winners in a few days. Happy guessing!

I was just writing the summary for the live session with Ande (TRAE's Product Manager), and honestly, it changed how I'm thinking about the "AI assistant" workflow. It wasn't just a boring lecture; he did a full workshop-style demo. Definitely worth checking out the replay if you want to see the remote file access and the game build in action. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcUs8Ldyhtg

If you're trying to move beyond just using AI as a chatbot, here are the most useful things I learned in the session:

1. Your phone is basically a "Dispatch Center" for your PC

The biggest lightbulb moment was seeing Ande use the SOLO Mobile app to control his computer remotely.

• You can pair your phone with your office Mac or home PC.
• While you're on the bus or in a meeting, you can send a task from your phone, and it runs locally on your desktop at home.
• You can actually access and summarize files (like videos or docs) sitting on your office computer's hard drive directly from the mobile app.

2. "MTC" vs. "Code Mode" (When to use which?)

There was some confusion about why you'd want a "Code Mode" on a phone (who wants to type code on a tiny screen?). Ande cleared it up:

• MTC (More Than Coding): Use this for the "office" stuff—web research, generating PowerPoints, data analysis, or building product prototypes.
• Code Mode: It's not for writing line-by-line code on your phone; it's for triggering complex, end-to-end builds that require a real dev environment.

3. "Brainstorm Mode" is a sleeper feature

If you have a "buzzy" or messy idea, you can use the Brainstorm session.

• It's voice-enabled, so you just talk to it.
• It does multiple rounds of conversation with you to clear your mind and then spits out a structured, detailed project file of what you were actually thinking.

4. You can build playable tools in minutes

The "wow" moment was watching him build a Pixel Art Dinosaur game from scratch in about 6 minutes.

• He didn't just generate code; TRAE SOLO created a full PRD (Product Requirement Document) and a technical architecture for him to review before it started building.
• It even customized the game characters to use the TRAE mascot head instead of a dinosaur.

One final tip: If you're doing heavy data work, you can actually select specific rows or tables in the AI-generated Excel files and "comment to chat" to tell SOLO exactly what to change in that specific spot.

Everyone is talking about TRAE's newest product, TRAE SOLO, and its mobile, desktop, web version, but how does it really fit into your daily workflow?

​In this live session of TRAE AI Talk, Ande, Product Manager at TRAE, will be stripping away the theory and concepts to show you exactly how SOLO solves real problems. From mobile remote dispatch to scheduled task automation, we're diving deep into the practical applications that deliver immediate ROI.

Join us here 👉:
- Luma: https://luma.com/1xd0wnqn
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcUs8Ldyhtg

Why You'll Love the Session?

• ​The "Anywhere" Workflow: Learn exactly how to bridge the gap between Mobile, Desktop, and Web. We'll show you how to start a task on your phone, refine it on your desktop, and finalize it on the web without losing a second of momentum.
• ​Zero Slides, All Action: We're skipping the "what is AI" intro. This is a 100% live demo session focused on direct use cases. You'll see the screen, the clicks, and the immediate results.
• ​Straight to the Source: This isn't a pre-recorded webinar. It's face-to-face, straightforward communication with the actual TRAE team.
• ​Free Giveaways: We are doing a giveaway of free TRAE tokens during the session, up to $90! 🎁

​What's on the agenda?

• ​A breakdown of 3-5 high-impact use cases you can implement today.
• ​Direct Q&A with the team.
• ​Exclusive insights into the TRAE product roadmap.

​Does this capture the "no-nonsense" energy you're looking for? Register Now.

>Because the best gifts are the ones you build yourself! ❤️

The Challenge: Use TRAE IDE or TRAE SOLO Mobile/Web/Desktop to build a digital gift for your mom, grandma, or any mother figure in your life. It could be a simple "I love you" landing page, a recipe organizer, or a digital photo album.

Prizes: Gift cards for your mom and for yourself!
- 1st Place: $30 Gift Card
- 2nd Place: $20 Gift Card
- 3rd Place: $10 Gift Card
Participation: Every valid entry will win a $3 coffee gift card!

What to Submit: Create a new post in this subreddit by 5/12 Tuesday EOD with the below required pieces -

1. Project Link: Link to your project
2. Project Demo: Preferably in video
3. Description: Tell us a little bit about what and how you built

Submission ends on May 12 EOD and community voting ends on May 14 EOD your timezone.

Let's show the world that AI isn't just for enterprise code — it's for making people smile. Happy building!

​The Future of Work is No Longer Desk-Bound.

​Stop waiting until you're back at your laptop to capture lightning in a bottle. We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive launch event where we introduce SOLO Mobile —the bridge between your raw inspiration and flawless execution.

​While others are just "chatting" with AI, we’re building a standalone environment where you can drive the entire workflow from the palm of your hand. Join Lori, the Product Manager at TRAE, for a deep dive into how SOLO Mobile turns "More Than Coding" (MTC) into a reality you can carry in your pocket.

👉 Join us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaJSdV4o2RQ
👉 Mark your time here: https://luma.com/qzpgp0db

Why You’ll Love It

• ​Capture Inspiration Instantly: A dedicated, low-friction environment to brainstorm via text or voice. Don't let a great idea fade because you weren't at your desk.
• ​Mobile Dispatch: The ultimate remote control. Trigger complex actions or builds on your desktop directly from your phone while you’re on the move.
• ​Perfect Sync: Your work stays perfectly aligned across all devices. No more "where did I save that?"—your context, PRDs, and progress follow you everywhere.
• ​Agent-First Execution: Use the "Skill Market" to deploy specialized skills to handle documentation, research, and analysis while you're grabbing coffee.

​What to Expect

​In this session, our Product Manager will walk through the core philosophy of SOLO Mobile, demonstrate the power of Mobile Dispatch & Mobile/Desktop/Web sync, and answer your questions in a live Q&A session.

​Whether you’re commuting, at a cafe, or just away from your monitors, find out how SOLO Mobile ensures the momentum of your project never stops.

>Note: We will be doing giveaways of $20 tokens and a grand prize of $90 for you to try out the SOLO suite product (Mobile + Desktop + Web) during the live session! 🎁

​Stop manually tiling spreadsheets and start orchestrating intelligence. Join us for an intensive 60-minute deep dive into the next evolution of data workflows. Guoan, from Strategy and Business Analytics team at TRAE, will be sharing how to transition from static Excel files to autonomous AI Agents.

​Whether you are managing massive market datasets or daily business ROI, this session will show you how to automate 80% of your manual labor. We aren't just talking about chatbots; we are leveraging SOLO Agents that can handle 700MB of data and execute complex SOPs with precision.

​What You’ll Learn

​The Data Evolution with SOLO: Move beyond basic chatbots to high-precision autonomous agents that understand logic and action.

• ​Handling Big Data at Scale: See how to process 700MB+ files and automate 5 days of manual analysis into just 1 hour using only 8 prompts.
• ​Advanced Automation Logic: Learn the "Prompt + Logic + Action" formula to turn standard SOPs into automated workflows.
• ​Real-World Integrations: Live demos on connecting to the different data APIs for direct analysis.

​The Result

​By the end of this 60-minute session, you will move from being a "manual operator" to an "AI orchestrator." You’ll walk away with:

• ​80% Time Recovery: Learn how to automate the repetitive "tiling" and formatting tasks that currently consume the bulk of your workday.
• ​Massive Scale Processing: Master the techniques used to compress 3–5 days of manual labor into just 1 hour of automated execution.

​Who This Is For

​This event is designed for data analysts, business operators, and AI enthusiasts who are tired of repetitive spreadsheet work and want to leverage the full power of the TRAE SOLO AI agent.

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​​Logistics

• ​​Time: 12:00 PM – 13:00 PM UTC
• ​​Location: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tx817FH9N8