Imagine you’re building an app and instead of typing every line manually, you have a smart agent inside your editor and browser that can plan, code, test and iterate with you. That’s exactly the promise behind Google Antigravity a newly announced, agent-first development platform from Google that shifts the developer experience into a higher gear. In this article, we’ll explore what Antigravity is, who it’s for, when & where you can use it, why it matters, and importantly how you can get started plus we’ll answer common FAQs and show you how to integrate it into your workflows. If you’re a developer curious about the next generation of coding tools, buckle up this is your guide.
What Is Google Antigravity?
In the blog post titled “Build with Google Antigravity, our new agentic development platform,” Google describes the product as a “platform designed to help you operate at a higher, task-oriented level.”
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It’s more than just autocomplete or code suggestions. Antigravity enables agents to plan, execute, verify tasks across your editor, terminal and browser.
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The platform introduces two key views:
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An Editor view that feels like a familiar IDE but with a sidebar of agents.
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A Manager view (or “Mission Control”) where you orchestrate multiple agents working across different workspaces.
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Agents produce “Artifacts” (screenshots, walkthroughs, browser recordings) so you can review and trust what they’ve done rather than seeing raw tool calls.
In short: Antigravity is an AI-powered platform where agents become your collaborators in software development rather than simply assistants.
Who Should Use It?
This tool is geared toward:
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Developers who build complex software and want to delegate modular tasks (UI iteration, testing, browser automation) to AI agents.
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Teams that manage multiple workspaces or large codebases and want an orchestration layer for autonomous workflows.
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Innovators and early adopters since Antigravity is currently in public preview, it suits those willing to explore bleeding-edge tools.
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Automation engineers who want to integrate intelligent agents into their terminals and build pipelines that go beyond simple scripting.
If you’ve ever used traditional code assistants and thought, “It would be great if the AI could just run the code, test it, verify it,” then Antigravity is for you.
When & Where is It Available?
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Google announced Antigravity on Nov 20, 2025, in its developer blog.
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It is available as a public preview for various platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux) according to announcements.
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A code lab from Google shows that you’ll need a Gmail account, a supported OS, Chrome browser and installation of Antigravity locally.
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The product is positioned for developers building locally or in cloud-based environments; the blog suggests the model is already integrated into Google’s developer ecosystem.
Why Does It Matter?
This platform marks a shift in how dev tools are thought of:
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Traditional tools aided developers by speeding up writing code; Antigravity aims to let agents orchestrate development tasks.
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With agents that have terminal, editor and browser access, you move from suggestion to execution this can significantly boost productivity and scale workflows.
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It aligns with the broader trend of “agentic AI” AI systems that act autonomously (or semi-autonomously) on behalf of users.
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For organizations, this could reduce repetition, help enforce code quality, and provide audit-friendly artifacts of agent work for trust and compliance.
How to Use Google Antigravity: Step-by-Step Guide
Here are practical steps to get started:
1. Sign Up & Install
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Ensure you have a personal Gmail account (as per code lab requirement) and your OS is supported (Windows/macOS/Linux).
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Install Antigravity using the link provided by Google (via the official site) and follow the installation steps in the code lab.
2. Explore the Editor View
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Launch Antigravity in Editor view: you’ll see your familiar code editor, plus an AI agent panel/sidebar.
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Begin by asking the agent to modify UI, add tests, or refactor code. The agent will plan steps and produce a task list (“Artifact”) showing what it intends to do.
3. Use the Manager View (Mission Control)
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Switch to Manager view when you want to orchestrate multiple agents or handle concurrent workspaces.
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For example, one agent could be optimizing UI, another writing backend logic, another testing browser interactions Manager view lets you monitor them together.
4. Review Artifacts & Provide Feedback
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After an agent completes its task, it will generate an Artifact: screenshots, browser recordings, logs of what changed. This lets you review without diving into raw tool logs.
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You can comment on the Artifact (agent will incorporate feedback) or approve and merge the changes with human oversight.
5. Iterate, Train & Refine Agents
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As you use agents more, you’ll train them implicitly: past interactions give context, letting agents improve planning and execution over time.
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Use prompts that define the task’s scope clearly (e.g., “Create a React component for user login with accessibility standards”) and let the agent plan step-by-step.
6. Integrate With Existing Workflows
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Use Antigravity alongside your version control, CI/CD pipelines, bug tracking tools. For example: spawn an agent to handle a bug from ticket creation → code modification → browser test → push PR.
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Leverage terminal access: agents can run shell commands, build, test, and even deploy if configured.
Key Features & Benefits
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Agent-first development: Agents are first-class actors with access to editing, browsing and terminal tools.
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Artifacts for trust: Instead of obscure logs, you get visual walkthroughs of what actions were taken.
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Parallel workspaces & orchestration: Manage multiple agents across projects.
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Seamless UI with familiar IDE layout: Lower learning curve for developers who are used to code editors.
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Built on advanced models: Uses Gemini 3 (and others) underlying for reasoning and tool use.
FAQs
Q1: Is Antigravity free?
A1: Currently launched as a public preview; Google mentions “generous rate limits” for its underlying model usage.
Q2: Do I still need to code manually?
A2: Yes Antigravity is a tool to assist and delegate tasks, not replace developers. You still define objectives, review work, and integrate outputs.
Q3: Can I use it for any language / framework?
A3: While Google hasn’t explicitly limited languages, examples show UI coding, web apps and browser-based workflows. You will need to test compatibility with your stack.
Q4: How safe / secure is this platform?
A4: Google emphasises responsible development for its AI models and tools. For example, on Gemini 3 they discuss safety evaluations. As with any tool giving agents deep system access, you’ll want to enforce code review and security policies.
Q5: How soon can I access it?
A5: It is already announced publicly and a code lab is available. You’ll want to check Google’s developer site for access details and availability in your region.
Conclusion
The era of “just code suggestions” is giving way to a more ambitious vision: platforms where AI agents act, plan, and deliver parts of your software. Google Antigravity puts this vision into your hands. If you’re ready to experiment, gain early-stage advantages and significantly boost productivity, this platform is worth a look.
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