On October 9, 2026 ByteDance merged TraeWork and TraeCode into “the all-new TRAE”, one app where you switch between Agent mode (run several agents across projects) and IDE mode (hands-on editing and debugging). Per TRAE's migration doc, updating the TraeWork desktop app installs TRAE and migrates chat history, account data, profile, commercial credits, sign-in and local data automatically. TechNode reports the standalone TraeWork service shuts down on October 23, 2026.
Last updated October 12, 2026 · Sources checked October 12, 2026
Key facts
| Announced | October 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| What merged | TraeWork (office / task agent) + TraeCode (coding IDE) → TRAE |
| Modes | Agent mode and IDE mode, switchable in one app |
| Platforms | Desktop, web and mobile (start on desktop, follow up from phone) |
| Folded in | Automation, Marketplace and My Artifacts |
| Migrates automatically | Chat history, account data, profile, commercial credits, sign-in status, local data |
| TraeWork shutdown | October 23, 2026 (TechNode, citing TRAE) |
| After upgrade | TraeWork desktop app is uninstalled and its local logs/AI data deleted; data synced to TRAE is kept |
What changed
Until this month TRAE shipped two clients: TraeWork for task planning, office work and content, and TraeCode for developers. The official doc describes the new TRAE as “an integrated platform that supports the entire development lifecycle” — from breaking down requirements and generating implementation plans to delivering results.
- Agent mode is the workbench: manage multiple projects in one workspace, run several agents on different tasks in parallel, work across local directories or a remote environment over SSH.
- IDE mode keeps the full AI-powered editor for in-depth editing and debugging within one project.
- Automation, Marketplace and My Artifacts become part of the same workflow.
How to migrate from TraeWork
- Update the TraeWork desktop app to the latest version and accept the upgrade prompt.
- TRAE is downloaded and installed automatically; chat history, account data, profile, commercial credits, sign-in status and local data are migrated with no manual steps (per the TRAE doc).
- TraeWork is then uninstalled automatically, and its local data (logs, AI data) is deleted. Anything already synced to TRAE is unaffected — so let the upgrade finish before you clean up.
New users simply install TRAE from the TRAE download center. Do it before October 23, 2026: coverage says TraeWork users who haven't upgraded lose access after that date.
Who this matters for
If you used TraeCode as your editor, the upgrade is mostly additive: you gain Agent mode for parallel, multi-project tasks. If you used TraeWork for office tasks, you now get them inside a coding-capable app and must migrate by the deadline. Teams evaluating agent workbenches will find the same split elsewhere — compare Cursor's agents window, Devin Desktop's agent manager, or Google Antigravity.
We have not independently verified TRAE pricing or model lineup after the merge, so this page doesn't list them; check TRAE's own site.
Sources
- TRAE docs — “Important update: TraeCode and TraeWork is merged into the all-new TRAE”
- TechNode — “ByteDance merges TraeWork and TraeCode into unified TRAE platform” (Oct 10, 2026)