How Does Trae IDE Seamlessly Integrate with GitHub? ​

Trae IDE comes with built-in GitHub integration, allowing developers to manage code repositories and version control directly within the IDE.

1. Clone Projects Directly from GitHub ​

If you want to pull code from GitHub to your local machine, Trae offers two methods:

• Authorized Cloning: In Trae, click "Clone Git Repository" and select "Clone from GitHub". Then, you'll need to log in with your GitHub account. After completing authorization and device activation, you can search and select your desired repository to clone it locally with one click.
• Clone via URL: If you just want to quickly pull code without logging into GitHub, simply copy the repository URL and paste it into Trae for cloning. This is perfect for quickly downloading open-source projects.

2. Publish Local Projects to GitHub ​

If you've written code locally and want to upload it to GitHub, just click "Publish to GitHub" in Trae's "Source Control" panel. Trae will automatically create a new GitHub repository and push your local code to it, saving you from many tedious steps.

3. Git Version Control Made Easy ​

Trae supports complete Git version control, including:

• Initialize Git Repository: If your project doesn't have Git version control yet, you can create one with just one click on "Initialize Repository".
• Commit Code & Branch Management: You can commit code, switch branches, and manage tags, similar to VSCode. However, Trae also integrates AI to help optimize your commit messages, making your commits more standardized.

4. Important Notes When Using GitHub ​

• GitHub Authorization: For first-time GitHub cloning, you'll need to complete authorization, which includes copying an authorization code and verifying it in your browser.
• Trust Folders: When cloning or opening GitHub repositories, Trae might prompt "Trust folder authors". It's recommended to check "Trust all files in parent folder" to avoid confirming every time you open.

5. What Else Can Trae Do? ​

• AI Assistant Error Fixing: If you encounter errors, click the "Add To Chat" button in the command line to send error messages to the AI assistant, which will help you find solutions.
• Quick Project Switching: If you have multiple GitHub projects, you can quickly switch between recently opened projects in the "Select Project" menu in the top left corner.

Conclusion ​

Trae's GitHub integration covers core processes from cloning and publishing to version control, combined with AI to help developers improve efficiency. While the Windows version isn't released yet (expected to launch in late February 2025), macOS users can already experience these features and efficiently manage their GitHub projects! 🚀