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Google Antigravity: The Agentic Development Platform Transforming Coding

Google Antigravity: پلتفرم توسعه Agentic که کدنویسی را متحول می‌کند

Introduction

Imagine starting a project that would typically take several days, but this time you only define the goal, and an AI Agent autonomously handles all the coding, testing, and even launches a browser to verify the UI. This isn't science fiction—this is Google Antigravity, the platform Google released in November that is completely changing how we write code.
Antigravity is not just a code editor with AI features, but an agent-first development platform built by the team behind Windsurf, backed by Google's $2.4 billion investment. Powered by the Gemini 3 Pro model, this tool frees developers from repetitive coding tasks and allows them to focus on architecture and strategic decisions.

What is Google Antigravity and Why is it Different?

Antigravity is a VS Code-based IDE that was released for free on November 18, 2025. But what sets this platform apart from Cursor, Windsurf, or GitHub Copilot is its agent-first approach.
In traditional IDEs, AI acts like an assistant beside you—suggesting, completing, or answering your questions. But in Antigravity, AI Agents are independent workers that can:
  • Plan: Break down complex tasks into subtasks
  • Execute: Write code, create files, run Terminal commands
  • Test: Open Chrome browser and automatically test UI
  • Report: Generate Artifacts like screenshots, videos, and to-do lists showing work progress

The Backstory: From Windsurf to Antigravity

In July 2025, Google licensed the Windsurf technology for $2.4 billion and added its team—including CEO Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen—to DeepMind. In less than six months, this team built Antigravity based on Windsurf's experience and knowledge, but designed with the power of Gemini 3 and Google's infrastructure.

Antigravity's Dual Architecture: Editor View and Manager View

One of Antigravity's key innovations is its dual user interface:

1. Editor View (Editor Mode)

This mode is a complete IDE similar to VS Code with:
  • Tab Completion: Automatic code completion
  • Inline Commands: Inline commands for quick changes
  • Support for all VS Code extensions
When you want to hands-on code, make precise edits, or have full control, you use this mode.

2. Manager View (Management Mode)

This is Antigravity's main differentiator. In this mode:
  • Multiple Agents work in parallel: You can have 5 different Agents working on 5 different bugs or features simultaneously
  • Mission Control: A central dashboard for creating, monitoring, and coordinating Agents
  • Asynchronous Workflow: No need to wait for AI to finish code—Agents work in the background
This approach allows you to think like a system architect, not a line-by-line coder.
Feature Antigravity Cursor Windsurf
Pricing Free (Public Preview) $20/month $15/month
AI Models Gemini 3 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4.5, GPT-OSS GPT-5, Claude 4.5, Gemini 2.5, Grok Code Cascade (proprietary model)
Parallel Agent Execution ✅ (Manager View) ✅ (Up to 8 Agents) ❌
Browser Control ✅ (Automatic UI Testing) ✅ (Embedded Browser) ❌
Artifacts (Reporting) ✅ (Screenshots, videos, task lists) ❌ ❌
Best For Complex projects, end-to-end automation Precise edits, high speed Team coding, production stability

Antigravity's Unique Features

1. Browser-in-the-Loop: Automatic UI Testing

One of Antigravity's most amazing features is Chrome browser control by Agents. Imagine your Agent:
  • Builds a web page
  • Opens the browser itself
  • Clicks buttons, fills forms
  • Takes screenshots and shows them to you
  • If it finds a bug, goes back and fixes the code
This process, which normally requires hours of manual work, is now completely automated. For frontend developers or those working on UI/UX, this means saving several hours per day.

2. Artifacts: Smart Reporting

Agents in Antigravity don't just write code, they generate Artifacts:
  • Automatic screenshots: From every development stage
  • Recorded videos: Showing the testing process
  • To-Do Lists: Remaining tasks and work progress
  • Detailed logs: All actions the Agent performed
This feature is especially valuable for team development. When an Agent finishes work, you can send all documentation to other team members.

3. Support for Multiple AI Models

Unlike IDEs like Windsurf that only have their proprietary model, Antigravity gives you complete flexibility:
  • Gemini 3 Pro: Default and powerful for complex tasks
  • Claude Sonnet 4.5: Excellent for reasoning and system architecture (you can read more about Claude Sonnet 4.5)
  • GPT-OSS: Open-source models for custom use cases
You can choose the best model for each task based on your needs.

4. Parallel and Simultaneous Work

In Manager View, you can put multiple Agents on different tasks simultaneously:
  • Agent 1: Fixing bug in Authentication system
  • Agent 2: Building new Dashboard
  • Agent 3: Optimizing Database Queries
  • Agent 4: Writing Unit Tests
  • Agent 5: Testing UI in browser
This parallel workflow is especially efficient for large projects or when you have tight deadlines.

Real-World Use Cases for Antigravity

Scenario 1: Building an MVP in One Day

A startup wants to build a restaurant reservation web application. With Antigravity:
  1. You say: "Build a restaurant reservation system with user registration, table selection, and online payment"
  2. Agent plans: Backend (Node.js + Express), Frontend (React), Database (PostgreSQL), Payment Gateway
  3. Agent executes: Writes code, sets up database, tests APIs
  4. Agent opens browser: Clicks on forms, makes reservations, takes screenshots
  5. You have MVP ready in a few hours

Scenario 2: Fixing Multiple Bugs Simultaneously

A development team has 10 different bugs in Jira. With Antigravity:
  • Each Agent takes one bug
  • They work in parallel
  • Generate separate Artifacts for each bug
  • Automatically prepare Pull Requests
What normally takes 2-3 days is completed in a few hours.

Scenario 3: Learning and Experimentation

A junior developer wants to learn how to build an API with GraphQL:
  • Agent writes code and generates complete documentation
  • Provides line-by-line explanations
  • Creates various Query and Mutation examples
  • Interactively answers questions
This process accelerates learning and helps young developers acquire skills faster.

The Role of AI and Multi-Agent Architecture

Antigravity uses Multi-Agent Systems architecture where different Agents have different specialties:
  • Planning Agent: Breaking down complex tasks
  • Coding Agent: Writing code with high standards
  • Testing Agent: Running tests and identifying bugs
  • UI Agent: Browser control and user experience testing
  • Documentation Agent: Generating documentation and Artifacts
These Agents coordinate with each other, share information, and act like a real team. This approach is inspired by Agentic AI which allows systems to independently make decisions and act.

Deep Comparison: Antigravity vs Cursor and Windsurf

Cursor: Speed and Precision

Cursor is known for high speed and advanced Tab Completion. For developers who want to write code themselves but faster with AI help, Cursor is an excellent choice. However, Cursor lacks Manager View and parallel Agent execution capability.

Windsurf: Stability and Team Integration

Windsurf with its Cascade model focuses on production stability. This IDE is suitable for teams that want a unified workflow, but focuses less on end-to-end automation.

Antigravity: Complete Automation

Antigravity tries to automate the entire development cycle—from planning to UI testing. For complex projects, startups, or developers who want to spend less time coding and more on strategy, Antigravity is the top choice.
Criterion Antigravity Score Description
Automation 10/10 Most complete automation from coding to UI testing
Production Speed 9/10 Parallel agents accelerate work
Developer Control 8/10 Editor View provides precise control but Agents are autonomous
Learning Curve 7/10 Requires adaptation to agent-first approach
Transparency 9/10 Artifacts and detailed logs make Agents' work transparent
Pricing 10/10 Free during public preview period

Antigravity's Challenges and Limitations

With all its amazing features, Antigravity still has challenges:

1. Less Control for Professional Developers

If you're a senior developer who likes to write every line of code yourself, you might feel Agents are too autonomous. Of course, Editor View partially solves this problem.

2. Need to Trust AI

It might be scary the first time to let an Agent build an entire project. Developers must learn how to review and validate Agents' work.

3. Internet and Infrastructure Dependency

Antigravity requires internet connection to use Gemini 3 Pro and other cloud models. For those working in offline environments, this is a limitation.

4. Learning Curve for Agent-First Approach

Developers who have worked traditionally for years may need time to adapt to this new approach. Thinking "task-oriented" instead of "code-oriented" requires a mindset shift.

The Role of Gemini 3 in Antigravity's Power

The heart of Antigravity is the Gemini 3 Pro model developed by Google DeepMind. This model has advanced capabilities:
  • Large Context Window: Can process entire large projects at once
  • Multimodal: Understands not only text but also images and videos
  • Strong Reasoning: Can design complex system architectures
If you want to learn more about differences between Gemini models, you can read our specialized article.

Antigravity and the Future of Software Development

The emergence of Antigravity signals a fundamental transformation in how software is built. Developers no longer need to be just coders—they must be system architects, Product Managers, and Agent managers.

Changes in Developer Roles

In the not-so-distant future:
  • 80% of coding will be done by Agents
  • Developers will focus on architectural decisions, technology selection, and quality oversight
  • Teams will be smaller but have higher productivity
This transformation aligns with Autonomous AI concepts where systems can act without constant human supervision.

Ethical and Social Challenges

Of course, this transformation raises questions:
  • Will junior developers have learning opportunities?
  • How can we ensure the quality of AI-generated code?
  • Can AI dependency be dangerous?
These challenges are part of the larger discussion about AI ethics that must be seriously examined.

How to Get Started with Antigravity?

If you want to try Antigravity, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download and Install

  1. Go to Google Labs website
  2. Download Antigravity IDE (currently available for Windows, Mac, and Linux)
  3. Install and sign in with your Google account

Step 2: Create Your First Agent

  1. Open a new project or import an existing project
  2. Go to Manager View
  3. Click "Create New Agent"
  4. Clearly describe your task (e.g., "Build a user management API with Node.js")

Step 3: Monitor and Optimize

  • See Agent progress in Mission Control
  • Review generated Artifacts
  • If needed, give new instructions to Agent or go to Editor View for manual editing

Important Tips for Optimal Use

  • Define tasks clearly: The more precise your descriptions, the better the Agent performs
  • Use multiple Agents for independent tasks: If you have two independent features, create two different Agents
  • Save Artifacts: Very useful for documentation and sharing with team

Antigravity Integration with Other Tools

One of Antigravity's strengths is easy integration with popular development tools:

Git and GitHub

  • Agents can automatically Commit
  • Prepare Pull Requests
  • Integrate with CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud Services

  • Directly connects to Google Cloud Platform
  • Support for AWS and Azure
  • Automatic deployment with Kubernetes

Project Management

  • Integration with Jira, Asana, Trello
  • Agents can read tasks from these tools and report progress

Testing Frameworks

  • Jest, Mocha, Pytest and other testing frameworks are supported
  • Agents automatically write Unit Tests and Integration Tests

Who is Antigravity Suitable For?

1. Startups and Small Businesses

If you have a small team and want to quickly build an MVP, Antigravity can reduce development costs and multiply speed.

2. Freelance Developers

You can simultaneously manage multiple small projects and serve more clients.

3. Large Enterprise Teams

For complex projects with multiple microservices, Antigravity can facilitate parallel work and reduce time-to-market.

4. Junior Developers Learning

By watching how Agents write code and solve problems, you can learn faster.

5. Software Architects

If you like to focus on system design and leave implementation details to Agents, Antigravity is ideal.

Related Technologies and Further Learning

If you're interested in deeper understanding of technologies behind Antigravity, studying these topics is recommended:

The Future of Antigravity: What's Coming?

Google has announced plans to continuously develop Antigravity. Some expected future features include:

1. Agent Marketplace

A marketplace where developers can publish their specialized Agents—e.g., Agent for Django, Agent for React Native, etc.

2. Voice Control

Ability to control Agents by voice: "Hey Antigravity, fix all the bugs in the authentication module"

3. Team Collaboration

More advanced features for team work, including automatic Code Review by Agents

4. Self-Learning Agents

Agents that learn from their past experiences and improve with each project—this concept aligns with Self-Improving AI Models.

5. Security-Focused Agents

Specialized Agents that can scan code for security vulnerabilities and automatically fix them

Conclusion

Google Antigravity is not just an IDE, but a next-generation development platform that blurs the boundaries between human and machine in coding. With its agent-first approach, parallel execution, browser control, and smart Artifacts, Antigravity demonstrates what the future of software development will look like.
For developers who want to multiply their productivity, for startups that need MVP quickly, and for teams that want to focus on innovation rather than repetitive coding, Antigravity is a real game-changer.
Of course, this tool is not without challenges and requires learning and adaptation, but its potential to transform the software industry is undeniable. In a world where AGI is on the horizon and autonomous artificial intelligence advances every day, tools like Antigravity represent the path ahead of us.
If you haven't tried Antigravity yet, now is the time to use this free and powerful technology and experience for yourself how it can transform your workflow. The future of coding is here and now.