Google Antigravity
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Google's agentic development platform: a standalone AI IDE built on VS Code with an agent first paradigm, multi agent orchestration, and multi model support.
Key features
Free tier available, Developer at $19.99/mo
Developers who want an agent first IDE where AI agents are the primary development interface, not an afterthought
The free Individual tier is genuinely generous, offering all AI models, unlimited Tab completions, and the full feature set with no credit card required.
What it does
Agent First Development
The entire IDE is designed around agents as the primary development interface. Rather than adding AI to a code editor, Antigravity builds the editor around the agent workflow.
Learn moreManager Surface
A dedicated orchestration interface for managing multiple agents working simultaneously. Monitor progress, assign tasks, review artifacts, and coordinate agent work across your project.
Learn moreBuilt in Browser
Agents have access to a built in browser for testing web applications, verifying UI changes, and debugging visual issues without leaving the IDE.
Artifacts Verification System
Every piece of agent output goes through the Artifacts system, where you can review diffs, approve changes, request modifications, or reject output before it touches your codebase.
Multi Model Support
Use Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3 Flash, Claude Opus 4.6, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and GPT models. Switch between models based on the task at hand.
Learn moreUnlimited Tab Completions
Inline code completions powered by Gemini models, available on all tiers with no usage caps. Fast, context aware suggestions as you type.
Inline Commands
Highlight code and describe the change you want. The agent rewrites the selected code inline, similar to Cursor's Cmd+K but integrated with the Artifacts verification flow.
Learning and Knowledge Base
Teach the IDE your codebase conventions, architectural decisions, and team standards. The knowledge base persists across sessions and informs all agent interactions.
Google Cloud Integration
Native MCP servers for BigQuery, Spanner, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, and other Google Cloud services. Query databases, deploy services, and manage infrastructure directly from the IDE.
Firebase Integration in AI Studio
Full stack development through AI Studio with native Firebase support. Agents can provision databases, configure authentication, set up hosting, and deploy backend services, turning Antigravity into a complete application development platform.
AGENTS.md Support
Configure agent behavior through an AGENTS.md project level configuration file. Define coding conventions, architectural constraints, preferred libraries, and task specific instructions that all agents in the project follow automatically.
Cross Platform
Available on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Full feature parity across all platforms with native performance.
Feedback on Artifacts
Provide structured feedback on agent output. Accept, reject, or request changes with inline comments. The agent learns from your feedback to improve future output.
Agent Sidebar
A persistent sidebar for conversational interaction with the agent. Ask questions about your codebase, request explanations, or start new tasks without leaving your current file.
Pricing
Individual
Free for individual developers with rate limits that vary by model and task complexity. Access to all AI models, unlimited Tab completions, and the full Antigravity feature set. Credits are consumed at different rates depending on the model used, which can make usage prediction challenging.
- All AI models (Gemini, Claude, GPT)
- Unlimited Tab completions
- Agent first IDE with Manager Surface
- Built in browser for agents
- Artifacts verification system
- Google Cloud MCP servers
- Firebase integration in AI Studio
- AGENTS.md configuration support
- Daily credit based rate limits (varies by model)
Developer
Higher rate limits via Google AI Pro subscription. Everything in Individual with significantly increased daily agent request caps.
- Everything in Individual
- Higher daily agent request limits
- Priority model access during peak hours
- Included with Google AI Pro subscription
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The free Individual tier is genuinely generous, offering all AI models, unlimited Tab completions, and the full feature set with no credit card required.
- The Manager Surface is unique among AI IDEs, providing a dedicated interface for orchestrating multiple agents working simultaneously on different parts of a project.
- Built on VS Code, so extensions, themes, keybindings, and muscle memory carry over from VS Code or Cursor with minimal adjustment.
- Multi model support includes Gemini, Claude, and GPT models, letting you pick the best model for each task without switching tools.
- The Artifacts verification system gives developers explicit control over what agent output enters the codebase, reducing the risk of unchecked AI changes.
- Native Google Cloud MCP integrations make it the natural choice for teams already using BigQuery, Spanner, Cloud Run, and other GCP services.
Cons
- Newer than Cursor and Claude Code, so the ecosystem of community extensions, rules, and shared configurations is still maturing.
- The agent first paradigm has a learning curve for developers used to traditional code editors. The Manager Surface requires understanding a new mental model.
- Team and Organization tiers are bundled with Google Workspace and Google Cloud subscriptions respectively, which may not suit teams that do not use the Google ecosystem.
- As a VS Code fork (like Cursor), it can lag behind upstream VS Code updates and occasionally has compatibility issues with certain extensions.
- The credit based pricing system has generated significant community frustration. Users find it difficult to predict costs because credit consumption varies by model and task complexity, making budgeting unreliable compared to flat rate competitors.
- Rate limits on the free Individual tier, while generous compared to most competitors, can still be hit during intensive agent sessions. The tiered rate limit structure means the amount of work you can do in a day depends on which models you use and how complex the tasks are.
How to get started
Download Antigravity
Visit antigravity.google and download the installer for your platform (macOS, Windows, or Linux). The IDE installs like any standard desktop application.
Import your VS Code setup
On first launch, Antigravity offers to import your VS Code or Cursor extensions, themes, keybindings, and settings. Accept the migration to preserve your existing workflow.
Sign in with your Google account
Sign in with your Google account to activate the Individual tier (free). If you have a Google AI Pro subscription, the Developer tier limits activate automatically.
Explore the two surfaces
Familiarize yourself with the Editor View (traditional coding with AI assistance) and the Manager Surface (multi agent orchestration). Toggle between them using the surface switcher in the top bar.
Start an agent task
Open the Agent Sidebar and describe a task in natural language. The agent plans the approach, writes code, and presents the result as Artifacts for your review. Approve, reject, or request changes before the code enters your project.
Try the Manager Surface for parallel work
Switch to the Manager Surface and assign multiple tasks to different agents. Monitor their progress, review artifacts from each agent, and merge approved changes into your codebase.
Set up your Knowledge Base
Create a knowledge base with your team's conventions, architectural decisions, and coding standards. This context persists across sessions and improves the quality of all agent interactions.
Deep dive
Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.
Agent First Development
How Antigravity's agent first paradigm rethinks the IDE around AI agents as the primary development interface.
Manager Surface and Artifacts
The unique multi agent orchestration interface and verification system that sets Antigravity apart from other AI IDEs.
Multi Model Support
How Antigravity integrates Gemini, Claude, and GPT models, and when to use each one.
Antigravity vs Cursor vs Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot
How Antigravity compares to other AI coding tools across approach, pricing, features, and ideal use cases.
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Last updated: 2026-03-24