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Retrace is an open-source record-replay tool and AI debugger for Python that captures failed pytest and CI runs as replayable .retrace artifacts, letting an AI debug backwards from real runtime values to the root cause. It targets developers and coding agents debugging CI failures, flaky tests, and production crashes, with verification in VS Code.

Founders & leadership

HYHenry Yates
Henry YatesFounderHe founded Estatecreate in 2007 and co-founded Face in 2002, following earlier work as a management consultant at KPMG Consulting and REL Consultancy Group in the 1990s.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Retrace do?
Retrace is an open-source record-replay tool and AI debugger for Python that captures failed pytest and CI runs as replayable .retrace artifacts, letting an AI debug backwards from real runtime values to the root cause. It targets developers and coding agents debugging CI failures, flaky tests, and production crashes, with verification in VS Code.
Who founded Retrace?
Retrace was founded by Henry Yates.
Who are Retrace's investors?
Retrace's investors include Preston-Werner Ventures, Accelerated Digital Ventures, SoftBank Group.