Installation

Download and install Trace on your macOS or Windows machine.

Download

Download the latest version of Trace from the official website:

buildwithtrace.com/download

macOS Installation

1. Download the .dmg file for macOS.
2. Open the downloaded file.
3. Drag Trace to your Applications folder.
4. On first launch, right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper.

Windows Installation

1. Download the .exe installer for Windows.
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts.
3. Launch Trace from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

Signing In

After installation, launch Trace and sign in with your account. You can create an account at buildwithtrace.com/signup if you don't have one.

Authentication is handled via OAuth. Click "Sign In" in the application, and you'll be redirected to complete authentication in your browser.

Verifying Installation

Once signed in, you should see the Trace dashboard with options to create a new project or open an existing one. If you encounter any issues, check the Troubleshooting guide.