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Install and Launch TRAE

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Download and Install TRAE

Go to TRAE’s website to install TRAE
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Complete Initial Setup

Click TRAE’s icon to launch it. The following screen appears at TRAE’s first launch
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Start Setup

Click the Get Started button, TRAE’s setup beginsFor detailed installation steps, please refer to: Trae Setup Guide

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Configure MiniMax API

Important: Clear OpenAI Environment Variables Before ConfigurationBefore configuring, ensure you clear the following OpenAI-related environment variables to avoid conflicts with MiniMax API:
  • OPENAI_API_KEY
  • OPENAI_BASE_URL
In TRAE, you can connect to MiniMax M2.1 model using API keys obtained from the MiniMax Developer Platform .
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Open Settings

At the top right of the side chat box, click Settings icon > Models
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Select Models Tab

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Add Model

Click the + Add Model button. The Add Model pop-up appearsEnter Configuration Details:
  • Provider: Select MiniMax-Global
  • Model: Select MiniMax-M2.1
Coding Plan API Key cannot select MiniMax-M2.1-lightning. If you want to use it, please enter a Pay-as-you-go API Key
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Complete Adding

Click the Add Model button