Merge branch 'main' of github.com:bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD

.gitignore

@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ CLAUDE.md
 test-project-install/*
 sample-project/*
 .claude
+.windsurf/
+.trae/
 .bmad-core
 .bmad-creator-tools
 .gemini

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -7,7 +7,42 @@
   "chat.tools.autoApprove": false,
   "cSpell.words": [
     "Agentic",
+    "atlasing",
+    "Biostatistician",
+    "Cordova",
+    "customresourcedefinitions",
+    "dashboarded",
+    "Decisioning",
+    "eksctl",
     "elicitations",
-    "Shardable"
+    "filecomplete",
+    "fintech",
+    "fluxcd",
+    "gamedev",
+    "gitops",
+    "implementability",
+    "inclusivity",
+    "ingressgateway",
+    "istioctl",
+    "metroidvania",
+    "NACLs",
+    "nodegroup",
+    "platformconfigs",
+    "Playfocus",
+    "playtesting",
+    "pointerdown",
+    "pointerup",
+    "replayability",
+    "roguelike",
+    "roomodes",
+    "Runbook",
+    "runbooks",
+    "Shardable",
+    "Softlock",
+    "speedrunner",
+    "tekton",
+    "tilemap",
+    "tileset",
+    "VNET"
   ]
 }

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,3 +1,17 @@
+# [4.26.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.25.1...v4.26.0) (2025-07-06)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **trae:** add support for trae ide integration ([#298](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/298)) ([fae0f5f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/fae0f5ff73a603dc1aacc29f184e2a4138446524))
+
+## [4.25.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.25.0...v4.25.1) (2025-07-06)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* spelling errors in documentation. ([#297](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/297)) ([47b9d9f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/47b9d9f3e87be62c8520ed6cb0048df727a9534f))
+
 # [4.25.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.6...v4.25.0) (2025-07-05)
 
 

README.md

@@ -155,6 +155,7 @@ The BMad Method works with any IDE, but has built-in integration for:
 - `cline` - Cline Rules integration
 - `gemini-cli` - Gemini with @agent commands
 - `windsurf` - Windsurf with manual rule @agent commands
+- `trae` - Trae with manual rule @agent commands
 - `roo` - Roo Code with custom modes (see `.roomodes`)
 - `github-copilot` - GitHub Copilot agent mode integration
 
@@ -287,6 +288,7 @@ See the **[Core Architecture](docs/core-architecture.md)** for the complete sour
 - 🎯 [Cursor Guide](docs/agentic-tools/cursor-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Cursor
 - 🤖 [Claude Code Guide](docs/agentic-tools/claude-code-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Claude Code
 - 🌊 [Windsurf Guide](docs/agentic-tools/windsurf-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Windsurf
+- 🌊 [Trae Guide](docs/agentic-tools/trae-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Trae
 - 🦘 [Roo Code Guide](docs/agentic-tools/roo-code-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Roo Code
 - 🔧 [Cline Guide](docs/agentic-tools/cline-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Cline (VS Code)
 - ✨ [Gemini CLI Guide](docs/agentic-tools/gemini-cli-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Gemini CLI
@@ -381,6 +383,7 @@ Want to help improve the BMad Method. Fork n' Clone the repo
 git clone https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method.git
 cd bmad-method
 
+npm install
 npm run build # rebuild the dist folder
 npm run install:bmad # build and install all to a destination folder
 ```

bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 5. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
 #### Option 2: IDE Integration
-**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
+**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
 
 ```bash
 # Interactive installation (recommended)
@@ -91,6 +91,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
   - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
   - **Claude Code**: Anthropic's official IDE
   - **Windsurf**: Built-in AI capabilities
+  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
   - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
   - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
   - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
@@ -278,11 +279,12 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
 - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 **Chat Management Guidelines**:
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 **Common Task Commands**:
@@ -362,7 +364,7 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
 
 #### Web UI Environment
 
-- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assest with an orchestrating agent
+- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assets with an orchestrating agent
 - Single text files containing all agent dependencies are in `dist/agents/` - these are unnecessary unless you want to create a web agent that is only a single agent and not a team
 - Created by the web-builder tool for upload to web interfaces
 - Provides complete context in one package

dist/agents/analyst.txt

@@ -2034,7 +2034,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 5. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
 #### Option 2: IDE Integration
-**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
+**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
 
 ```bash
 # Interactive installation (recommended)
@@ -2047,6 +2047,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
   - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
   - **Claude Code**: Anthropic's official IDE
   - **Windsurf**: Built-in AI capabilities
+  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
   - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
   - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
   - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
@@ -2234,11 +2235,12 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
 - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 **Chat Management Guidelines**:
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 **Common Task Commands**:
@@ -2318,7 +2320,7 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
 
 #### Web UI Environment
 
-- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assest with an orchestrating agent
+- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assets with an orchestrating agent
 - Single text files containing all agent dependencies are in `dist/agents/` - these are unnecessary unless you want to create a web agent that is only a single agent and not a team
 - Created by the web-builder tool for upload to web interfaces
 - Provides complete context in one package

dist/agents/bmad-master.txt

@@ -8843,7 +8843,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 5. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
 #### Option 2: IDE Integration
-**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
+**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
 
 ```bash
 # Interactive installation (recommended)
@@ -8856,6 +8856,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
   - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
   - **Claude Code**: Anthropic's official IDE
   - **Windsurf**: Built-in AI capabilities
+  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
   - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
   - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
   - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
@@ -9043,11 +9044,12 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
 - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 **Chat Management Guidelines**:
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 **Common Task Commands**:
@@ -9127,7 +9129,7 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
 
 #### Web UI Environment
 
-- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assest with an orchestrating agent
+- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assets with an orchestrating agent
 - Single text files containing all agent dependencies are in `dist/agents/` - these are unnecessary unless you want to create a web agent that is only a single agent and not a team
 - Created by the web-builder tool for upload to web interfaces
 - Provides complete context in one package

dist/agents/bmad-orchestrator.txt

@@ -1063,7 +1063,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 5. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
 #### Option 2: IDE Integration
-**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
+**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
 
 ```bash
 # Interactive installation (recommended)
@@ -1076,6 +1076,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
   - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
   - **Claude Code**: Anthropic's official IDE
   - **Windsurf**: Built-in AI capabilities
+  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
   - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
   - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
   - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
@@ -1263,11 +1264,12 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
 - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 **Chat Management Guidelines**:
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 **Common Task Commands**:
@@ -1347,7 +1349,7 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
 
 #### Web UI Environment
 
-- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assest with an orchestrating agent
+- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assets with an orchestrating agent
 - Single text files containing all agent dependencies are in `dist/agents/` - these are unnecessary unless you want to create a web agent that is only a single agent and not a team
 - Created by the web-builder tool for upload to web interfaces
 - Provides complete context in one package

dist/teams/team-all.txt

@@ -1552,7 +1552,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 5. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
 #### Option 2: IDE Integration
-**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
+**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
 
 ```bash
 # Interactive installation (recommended)
@@ -1565,6 +1565,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
   - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
   - **Claude Code**: Anthropic's official IDE
   - **Windsurf**: Built-in AI capabilities
+  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
   - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
   - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
   - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
@@ -1752,11 +1753,12 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
 - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 **Chat Management Guidelines**:
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 **Common Task Commands**:
@@ -1836,7 +1838,7 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
 
 #### Web UI Environment
 
-- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assest with an orchestrating agent
+- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assets with an orchestrating agent
 - Single text files containing all agent dependencies are in `dist/agents/` - these are unnecessary unless you want to create a web agent that is only a single agent and not a team
 - Created by the web-builder tool for upload to web interfaces
 - Provides complete context in one package

dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt

@@ -1400,7 +1400,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 5. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
 #### Option 2: IDE Integration
-**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
+**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
 
 ```bash
 # Interactive installation (recommended)
@@ -1413,6 +1413,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
   - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
   - **Claude Code**: Anthropic's official IDE
   - **Windsurf**: Built-in AI capabilities
+  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
   - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
   - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
   - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
@@ -1600,11 +1601,12 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
 - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 **Chat Management Guidelines**:
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 **Common Task Commands**:
@@ -1684,7 +1686,7 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
 
 #### Web UI Environment
 
-- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assest with an orchestrating agent
+- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assets with an orchestrating agent
 - Single text files containing all agent dependencies are in `dist/agents/` - these are unnecessary unless you want to create a web agent that is only a single agent and not a team
 - Created by the web-builder tool for upload to web interfaces
 - Provides complete context in one package

dist/teams/team-ide-minimal.txt

@@ -1298,7 +1298,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 5. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
 #### Option 2: IDE Integration
-**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
+**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
 
 ```bash
 # Interactive installation (recommended)
@@ -1311,6 +1311,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
   - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
   - **Claude Code**: Anthropic's official IDE
   - **Windsurf**: Built-in AI capabilities
+  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
   - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
   - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
   - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
@@ -1498,11 +1499,12 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
 - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 **Chat Management Guidelines**:
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 **Common Task Commands**:
@@ -1582,7 +1584,7 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
 
 #### Web UI Environment
 
-- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assest with an orchestrating agent
+- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assets with an orchestrating agent
 - Single text files containing all agent dependencies are in `dist/agents/` - these are unnecessary unless you want to create a web agent that is only a single agent and not a team
 - Created by the web-builder tool for upload to web interfaces
 - Provides complete context in one package

dist/teams/team-no-ui.txt

@@ -1338,7 +1338,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 5. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
 #### Option 2: IDE Integration
-**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
+**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
 
 ```bash
 # Interactive installation (recommended)
@@ -1351,6 +1351,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
   - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
   - **Claude Code**: Anthropic's official IDE
   - **Windsurf**: Built-in AI capabilities
+  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
   - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
   - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
   - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
@@ -1538,11 +1539,12 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
 - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 **Chat Management Guidelines**:
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 **Common Task Commands**:
@@ -1622,7 +1624,7 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
 
 #### Web UI Environment
 
-- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assest with an orchestrating agent
+- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assets with an orchestrating agent
 - Single text files containing all agent dependencies are in `dist/agents/` - these are unnecessary unless you want to create a web agent that is only a single agent and not a team
 - Created by the web-builder tool for upload to web interfaces
 - Provides complete context in one package

docs/agentic-tools/trae-guide.md

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+# BMad Method Guide for Trae
+
+For the complete workflow, see the [BMad Workflow Guide](../bmad-workflow-guide.md).
+
+## Installation
+
+When running `npx bmad-method install`, select **Trae** as your IDE. This creates:
+
+- `.bmad-core/` folder with all agents
+- `.trae/rules/` folder with agent rule files (`.md`)
+
+## Using BMad Agents in Trae
+
+Type `@agent-name` in chat to activate an agent.

docs/bmad-workflow-guide.md

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ The BMad Method follows a structured approach to AI-assisted software developmen
    ```
 
    - Choose "Complete installation"
-   - Select your IDE (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Roo Code, or Github Copilot)
+   - Select your IDE (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Roo Code, or Github Copilot)
 
 2. **Verify installation**:
    - `.bmad-core/` folder created with all agents
@@ -112,12 +112,13 @@ Follow the SM → Dev cycle for systematic story development:
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
 - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 ### Chat Management:
 
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 ## Available Agents

docs/user-guide.md

@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ dependencies:
 **In IDE:**
 
 ```bash
-# Cursor or Windsurf (manual rules - loaded with @)
+# Cursor, Windsurf, or Trae (manual rules - loaded with @)
 @pm Create a PRD for a task management app
 @architect Design the system architecture
 @dev Implement the user authentication
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ graph TD
 **Critical Transition Point**: Once the PO confirms document alignment, you must switch from web UI to IDE to begin the development workflow:
 
 1. **Copy Documents to Project**: Ensure `docs/prd.md` and `docs/architecture.md` are in your project
-2. **Switch to IDE**: Open your project in your preferred IDE (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf)
+2. **Switch to IDE**: Open your project in your preferred IDE (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae)
 3. **Document Sharding**: Use PO agent to shard large documents into manageable pieces
 4. **Begin Development**: Start the SM/Dev cycle for implementation
 

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.25.0",
+  "version": "4.26.0",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "bmad-method",
-      "version": "4.25.0",
+      "version": "4.26.0",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser": "^1.5.0",

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.25.0",
+  "version": "4.26.0",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "main": "tools/cli.js",
   "bin": {

tools/installer/bin/bmad.js

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ program
   .option('-f, --full', 'Install complete BMad Method')
   .option('-x, --expansion-only', 'Install only expansion packs (no bmad-core)')
   .option('-d, --directory <path>', 'Installation directory')
-  .option('-i, --ide <ide...>', 'Configure for specific IDE(s) - can specify multiple (cursor, claude-code, windsurf, roo, cline, gemini, github-copilot, other)')
+  .option('-i, --ide <ide...>', 'Configure for specific IDE(s) - can specify multiple (cursor, claude-code, windsurf, trae, roo, cline, gemini, github-copilot, other)')
   .option('-e, --expansion-packs <packs...>', 'Install specific expansion packs (can specify multiple)')
   .action(async (options) => {
     try {
@@ -234,6 +234,7 @@ async function promptInstallation() {
         { name: 'Cursor', value: 'cursor' },
         { name: 'Claude Code', value: 'claude-code' },
         { name: 'Windsurf', value: 'windsurf' },
+        { name: 'Trae', value: 'trae' }, // { name: 'Trae', value: 'trae'}
         { name: 'Roo Code', value: 'roo' },
         { name: 'Cline', value: 'cline' },
         { name: 'Gemini CLI', value: 'gemini' },

tools/installer/config/install.config.yaml

@@ -37,6 +37,15 @@ ide-configurations:
       # To use BMad agents in Windsurf:
       # 1. Type @agent-name (e.g., "@dev", "@pm")
       # 2. Windsurf will adopt that agent's persona
+  trae:
+    name: Trae
+    rule-dir: .trae/rules/
+    format: multi-file
+    command-suffix: .md
+    instructions: |
+      # To use BMad agents in Trae:
+      # 1. Type @agent-name (e.g., "@dev", "@pm", "@architect")
+      # 2. Trae will adopt that agent's persona
   roo:
     name: Roo Code
     format: custom-modes

tools/installer/lib/ide-setup.js

@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ class IdeSetup {
         return this.setupClaudeCode(installDir, selectedAgent);
       case "windsurf":
         return this.setupWindsurf(installDir, selectedAgent);
+      case "trae":
+        return this.setupTrae(installDir, selectedAgent);
       case "roo":
         return this.setupRoo(installDir, selectedAgent);
       case "cline":
@@ -210,6 +212,55 @@ class IdeSetup {
     return true;
   }
 
+  async setupTrae(installDir, selectedAgent) {
+    const traeRulesDir = path.join(installDir, ".trae", "rules");
+    const agents = selectedAgent? [selectedAgent] : await this.getAllAgentIds(installDir);
+    
+    await fileManager.ensureDirectory(traeRulesDir);
+    
+    for (const agentId of agents) {
+      // Find the agent file
+      const agentPath = await this.findAgentPath(agentId, installDir);
+      
+      if (agentPath) {
+        const agentContent = await fileManager.readFile(agentPath);
+        const mdPath = path.join(traeRulesDir, `${agentId}.md`);
+        
+        // Create MD content (similar to Cursor but without frontmatter)
+        let mdContent = `# ${agentId.toUpperCase()} Agent Rule\n\n`;
+        mdContent += `This rule is triggered when the user types \`@${agentId}\` and activates the ${await this.getAgentTitle(
+          agentId,
+          installDir
+        )} agent persona.\n\n`;
+        mdContent += "## Agent Activation\n\n";
+        mdContent +=
+          "CRITICAL: Read the full YAML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:\n\n";
+        mdContent += "```yaml\n";
+        // Extract just the YAML content from the agent file
+        const yamlContent = extractYamlFromAgent(agentContent);
+        if (yamlContent) {
+          mdContent += yamlContent;
+        }
+        else {
+          // If no YAML found, include the whole content minus the header
+          mdContent += agentContent.replace(/^#.*$/m, "").trim();
+        }
+        mdContent += "\n```\n\n";
+        mdContent += "## File Reference\n\n";
+        const relativePath = path.relative(installDir, agentPath).replace(/\\/g, '/');
+        mdContent += `The complete agent definition is available in [${relativePath}](${relativePath}).\n\n`;
+        mdContent += "## Usage\n\n";
+        mdContent += `When the user types \`@${agentId}\`, activate this ${await this.getAgentTitle(
+          agentId,
+          installDir
+        )} persona and follow all instructions defined in the YAML configuration above.\n`;
+        
+        await fileManager.writeFile(mdPath, mdContent);
+        console.log(chalk.green(`✓ Created rule: ${agentId}.md`));
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
   async findAgentPath(agentId, installDir) {
     // Try to find the agent file in various locations
     const possiblePaths = [

tools/installer/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.25.0",
+  "version": "4.26.0",
   "description": "BMad Method installer - AI-powered Agile development framework",
   "main": "lib/installer.js",
   "bin": {

tools/upgraders/v3-to-v4-upgrader.js

@@ -560,6 +560,7 @@ class V3ToV4Upgrader {
         cursor: "Rules created in .cursor/rules/",
         "claude-code": "Commands created in .claude/commands/",
         windsurf: "Rules created in .windsurf/rules/",
+        trae: "Rules created in.trae/rules/",
         roo: "Custom modes created in .roomodes",
         cline: "Rules created in .clinerules/",
       };