Installing Google Antigravity on Windows/Mac/Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

Getting started with Google Antigravity is straightforward. This guide walks you through installation on all major platforms.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

* OS: Windows 10+, macOS 11+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
* RAM: 8GB
* Storage: 2GB free space
* Internet: Stable connection (required)

Recommended Requirements

* RAM: 16GB+
* Storage: 5GB+ free space
* CPU: 4+ cores
* Internet: High-speed connection

Installation on macOS

Method 1: Download from Website (Recommended)

1. Go to antigravity.google.com
2. Click “Download for Mac”
3. Open the `.dmg` file
4. Drag Antigravity to Applications folder
5. Open Antigravity from Applications

Method 2: Homebrew

“`bash
brew install –cask google-antigravity
“`

First Launch

1. macOS will show a security warning
2. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security
3. Click “Open Anyway”
4. Sign in with your Google account

Installation on Windows

Method 1: Installer (Recommended)

1. Go to antigravity.google.com
2. Click “Download for Windows”
3. Run the `.exe` installer
4. Follow the installation wizard
5. Launch Antigravity from Start Menu

Method 2: Winget

“`powershell
winget install Google.Antigravity
“`

First Launch

1. Windows Defender might show a warning
2. Click “More info” > “Run anyway”
3. Sign in with your Google account

Installation on Linux

Method 1: .deb Package (Ubuntu/Debian)

“`bash
wget https://antigravity.google.com/download/antigravity.deb
sudo dpkg -i antigravity.deb
sudo apt-get install -f # Install dependencies
“`

Method 2: .rpm Package (Fedora/RHEL)

“`bash
wget https://antigravity.google.com/download/antigravity.rpm
sudo rpm -i antigravity.rpm
“`

Method 3: Snap

“`bash
sudo snap install google-antigravity
“`

First Launch

“`bash
google-antigravity
“`

Sign in with your Google account.

Post-Installation Setup

1. Configure Settings

Open Settings (`Cmd+,` on Mac, `Ctrl+,` on Windows/Linux):

Recommended Settings:
* Theme: Dark (easier on eyes)
* Font Size: 14px
* Auto-Save: Enabled
* Format on Save: Enabled

2. Install Extensions (Optional)

Antigravity supports some VS Code extensions:
* ESLint
* Prettier
* GitLens

Install via Extensions panel (`Cmd+Shift+X`).

3. Set Up Git Integration

“`bash
git config –global user.name “Your Name”
git config –global user.email “[email protected]”
“`

Antigravity will detect your Git configuration automatically.

4. Configure AI Preferences

Go to Settings > AI:
* Model: Gemini 3 Pro (default)
* Context Window: Maximum
* Agent Behavior: Balanced

Opening Your First Project

Option 1: Open Existing Project

1. Click “Open Folder”
2. Navigate to your project directory
3. Click “Select Folder”

Option 2: Clone from Git

1. Click “Clone Repository”
2. Enter repository URL
3. Choose local directory
4. Click “Clone”

Option 3: Create New Project

1. Click “New Project”
2. Choose template (React, Next.js, Python, etc.)
3. Enter project name
4. Click “Create”

Verifying Installation

Test the AI

1. Open any code file
2. Press `Cmd+L` (Mac) or `Ctrl+L` (Windows/Linux)
3. Type: “Explain this code”
4. If you get a response, AI is working!

Test Mission Control

1. Press `Cmd+Shift+M` (Mac) or `Ctrl+Shift+M` (Windows/Linux)
2. You should see the Mission Control dashboard
3. Try spawning an agent

Test the Browser

1. Open an HTML file
2. Right-click > “Open in Antigravity Browser”
3. The integrated browser should open

Troubleshooting

Issue 1: “Can't Connect to AI”

Solution:
1. Check internet connection
2. Sign out and sign back in
3. Restart Antigravity

Issue 2: “Slow Performance”

Solution:
1. Close other applications
2. Reduce context window size in settings
3. Disable unnecessary extensions

Issue 3: “Extensions Don't Work”

Solution:
1. Check extension compatibility
2. Update Antigravity to latest version
3. Report incompatible extensions to Google

Issue 4: “Can't Open Projects”

Solution:
1. Check folder permissions
2. Try running Antigravity as administrator (Windows)
3. Check if folder is in a restricted location

Updating Antigravity

Auto-Update (Recommended)

Antigravity checks for updates automatically. When an update is available:
1. You'll see a notification
2. Click “Update and Restart”
3. Wait for installation
4. Antigravity restarts automatically

Manual Update

macOS/Windows:
1. Go to Help > Check for Updates
2. Click “Download and Install”

Linux:
“`bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade google-antigravity # Debian/Ubuntu
sudo dnf update google-antigravity # Fedora
“`

Uninstalling Antigravity

macOS

1. Drag Antigravity from Applications to Trash
2. Empty Trash
3. Delete settings: `rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Antigravity`

Windows

1. Go to Settings > Apps
2. Find Google Antigravity
3. Click Uninstall

Linux

“`bash
sudo apt remove google-antigravity # Debian/Ubuntu
sudo dnf remove google-antigravity # Fedora
“`

Next Steps

Now that Antigravity is installed:
1. Complete the interactive tutorial (Help > Tutorial)
2. Read the documentation
3. Join the community (Discord, Reddit)
4. Start building!

Conclusion

Installing Google Antigravity is quick and easy. Within minutes, you can start using agent-first development.

At BYS Marketing, we help teams set up and configure Antigravity for optimal productivity.

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