Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Google Antigravity
General
What is Google Antigravity?
Google Antigravity is an agentic development platform announced in November 2025 that combines a familiar, AI-powered coding experience with a new agent-first interface. It allows developers to deploy autonomous agents that can plan, execute, and verify complex tasks across the editor, terminal, and browser.
Is Antigravity free to use?
Yes! Antigravity is currently available in public preview at no cost for individuals with personal Gmail accounts. It comes with generous rate limits on Gemini 3 Pro and full support for other AI models like Claude Sonnet 4.5 and OpenAI GPT models.
How is Antigravity different from VS Code?
While Antigravity is built on the VS Code open-source foundation, it radically alters the user experience to prioritize agent management over text editing. Key differences include:
- Agent-first interface for deploying autonomous AI agents
- Dual view: Editor View and Agent Manager
- Built-in browser and terminal integration for agents
- Artifacts system for verifiable agent outputs
- Learning capability - agents save knowledge for future tasks
What programming languages are supported?
Antigravity supports all major programming languages including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin, and many more. The AI agents are trained on diverse codebases across all popular languages and frameworks.
Installation & Setup
What are the system requirements?
Minimum requirements:
- Windows: Windows 10 or later, 4GB RAM, 500MB disk space
- macOS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, 4GB RAM, 500MB disk space
- Linux: Ubuntu 20.04+ or equivalent, 4GB RAM, 500MB disk space
Can I import my VS Code settings?
Yes! During the initial setup, Antigravity offers an option to import settings from VS Code or Cursor. This includes your keybindings, extensions, themes, and workspace configurations.
Do I need a Google account?
Yes, a personal Gmail account is required to use Antigravity during the public preview. Google Workspace accounts are not currently supported, but support may be added in the future.
Is the browser extension required?
The browser extension is optional but highly recommended, especially for web development tasks. It enables agents to directly test and interact with web applications, capture screenshots, and perform automated UI testing.
Agents & Features
What can agents do?
Agents can autonomously:
- Plan and break down complex coding tasks
- Write and edit code across multiple files
- Run terminal commands (install dependencies, run tests, etc.)
- Test web applications in the browser
- Generate artifacts like task lists, screenshots, and recordings
- Learn from past tasks and save knowledge for future use
What are Artifacts?
Artifacts are tangible deliverables generated by agents to build trust and transparency. They include task lists, implementation plans, screenshots, browser recordings, and test results. Artifacts help you verify the agent's logic and understand what work has been done.
Can I control agent autonomy levels?
Yes! You have full control over how much autonomy agents have. You can configure settings to require approval before agents execute terminal commands, make file changes, or perform other critical operations. Artifacts can also be reviewed before the agent proceeds.
Can I run multiple agents simultaneously?
Yes! The Agent Manager view allows you to spawn and orchestrate multiple agents across different workspaces for parallel task execution. This is particularly useful for large projects or when working on multiple features simultaneously.
Which AI models are supported?
Antigravity supports multiple AI models with model optionality:
- Gemini 3 Pro: Google's flagship model (default, with generous rate limits)
- Claude Sonnet 4.5: Anthropic's advanced reasoning model
- OpenAI GPT models: Including GPT-4 and other OpenAI models
You can switch between models based on the task requirements.
Troubleshooting
Antigravity won't start after installation
Try these solutions:
- Run as Administrator (Windows) or with sudo (Linux)
- Temporarily disable antivirus software
- Check that all system requirements are met
- Reinstall the application
- Check the logs in the installation directory
Agent tasks are timing out
This may be due to rate limits or network connectivity. Try breaking down complex tasks into smaller subtasks, switching to a different AI model, or checking your internet connection. If using API keys for non-Gemini models, verify they are valid and have sufficient quota.
Browser extension can't connect to Antigravity
Ensure that:
- Antigravity is running
- The extension has all necessary permissions
- Chrome has been restarted after extension installation
- Firewall isn't blocking local connections
- You're using a supported Chrome version
How do I report bugs or request features?
As a community resource, we encourage you to engage with the broader Antigravity community. Visit the official Google Developers forums or check the official blog post for links to feedback channels.
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