Reviewers generally see Trae as a promising, fast-improving AI IDE with a polished interface, useful AI-assisted workflow, and strong value compared with pricier rivals like Cursor. Several say it handles repetitive work well, and some praise Solo mode for better project context, smoother focus, and more accurate responses. But weaknesses come up repeatedly: limited context retention, hallucinations, and cases where the agent claims a fix without actually solving the issue. One user also raises privacy concerns. Founders of
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