ByteDance's Trae Drops Claude Model, Offers Pro User Compensation
ByteDance's Trae Removes Claude Integration Amid Service Disruptions
November 4, 2025 - ByteDance's AI-powered programming assistant Trae announced today it has discontinued support for Anthropic's Claude model following unspecified service disruptions. The change took effect immediately on November 4th.
Compensation Package for Pro Users
To mitigate the impact on paying customers, Trae revealed a compensation plan for its Pro members:
- 50% increase in monthly fast requests (from 200 to 300)
- Benefit valid through January 31, 2026
- Automatic application to all active subscriptions
About Claude's Capabilities
The discontinued Claude Code feature offered:
- Terminal-based AI programming assistance
- Local code repository understanding
- Complex code explanation functionality
- Git workflow automation tools
Future Development Focus
A Trae spokesperson stated: "While we regret discontinuing Claude integration, we remain committed to delivering cutting-edge AI programming tools. Our engineering team is already working on alternative solutions and platform enhancements."
The company plans to introduce new features in upcoming updates to maintain its position in the competitive AI-assisted development market.
Key Points:
- Service Change: Claude model removed from Trae effective November 4
- User Compensation: Pro members gain +50% fast requests until January 2026
- Technical Impact: Loss of terminal-based coding assistant functionality
- Future Roadmap: New AI programming features in development