A requirements traceability matrix that stays current
Stop maintaining coverage by hand. Traceable generates your traceability matrix from live trace links, with a visual Document Map and broken-trace detection, so it is accurate between audits, not just before one.
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Database-backed TraceIDs
Assign TraceIDs to rows with inline ID grids, and link requirements across documents. Both ends carry an ID, and incoming links surface automatically.
Matrix and Document Map
See coverage through a requirements traceability matrix and a visual Document Map that shows how documents connect.
Broken-trace detection
When a link no longer resolves, Traceable flags it in a dedicated trace panel with options to repair, so gaps do not hide.
A hand-built matrix is out of date the moment you save it
In a spreadsheet, the traceability matrix is a snapshot someone updates by hand. Every requirement change is a chance for it to drift, and it usually drifts. Traceable treats links as first-class data, so the matrix is a view of the current links rather than a document that has to be kept in sync. That is the difference between coverage you can trust and coverage you have to re-check.
For regulated teams, this matters most at audit time. See how it applies to medical device development, or start from the requirements traceability matrix template.
Common questions
What is a requirements traceability matrix?
A requirements traceability matrix (RTM) maps each requirement to the items that trace to it: the higher-level need it satisfies, the design that implements it, and the tests that verify it. It shows coverage at a glance and highlights requirements that are missing a link.
How does Traceable keep the matrix up to date?
The matrix is generated from live, database-backed trace links rather than maintained by hand. When you add or change a link, the matrix reflects it, and broken traces are detected so coverage stays honest.
Can I get a downloadable traceability matrix?
Yes. You can export coverage and documents to PDF, Markdown, and CSV. If you want a starting point first, see the traceability matrix template.
Build your traceability matrix on live links
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