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Trae (/treɪ/) is a developer-friendly IDE that provides AI Q&A, inline code completion, and agentic programming workflows. With models, TRAE can help you code faster, debug smarter, and automate routine tasks.

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Step 1: Install and Launch TRAE

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Download and Install

Visit the TRAE website and install TRAE.
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First Launch

When launching for the first time, you’ll see the setup screen.
TRAE Setup
Click Get Started to begin setup.

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Step 2: Configure Model in TRAE

Use your VibeCodeCheap API Key to add the Coding Plan model in TRAE.
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Open Models

In the chat sidebar, click the Settings icon in the upper right corner, then go to Models.
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Add Custom Model

Click + Add Model to open the model creation dialog.
Add Model
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Enter Configuration Details

  • Provider: Select Custom OpenAI-compatible
  • Model: claude-opus-4-5-20251101. See Models for all available models.
  • Base URL: https://api.vibecodecheap.com/v1/ai/v1
  • API Key: Enter your VibeCodeCheap API Key
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Validate and Save

Click Add Model. TRAE will validate the API key and configuration.
  • Success: your custom model will be added and ready to select.
  • Failure: TRAE displays the error returned from VibeCodeCheap for troubleshooting.

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Step 3: Get Started with TRAE +

  • Select the claude-opus-4-5-20251101 model in TRAE. See Models for all available models.
  • Request assistance with tasks such as feature implementation, code generation, refactoring, and debugging.
  • Use inline suggestions and agentic actions to accelerate your workflow.

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FAQ

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Connection Fails When Adding Model

  • Verify the VibeCodeCheap API Key is correct and active.
  • Check the Base URL is correct: https://api.vibecodecheap.com/v1/ai/v1.
  • Check network connectivity and try again. If the error persists, review the error message in the Add Model dialog.

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