Migrating VS Code Extensions to Google Antigravity

One of the biggest questions developers have when switching to a new IDE is: “Can I keep my extensions?”

If you're switching to Google Antigravity, the answer is a resounding YES.

Antigravity is built on top of the open-source VS Code core, meaning it is compatible with the vast majority of the VS Code ecosystem. Here is how to migrate your workflow seamlessly.

The Marketplace Situation

Antigravity has its own AI-First Marketplace, but it also supports the standard Open VSX Registry.

Automatic Migration

When you install Antigravity, it will detect your existing VS Code installation and ask:
> “Do you want to import your extensions and settings from VS Code?”

Click “Yes”, and 90% of your setup will be ready in seconds.

Installing Extensions Manually

If you need an extension that isn't in the default list:

1. Search: Use the Extensions sidebar (Ctrl+Shift+X) just like in VS Code.
2. VSIX Install: If you have a custom or private extension, you can drag and drop the `.vsix` file directly into the Antigravity window to install it.

Compatibility Guide

Works Perfectly ✅

* Language Servers: Python (Pylance), TypeScript, Go, Rust Analyzer.
* Linters/Formatters: ESLint, Prettier, Black.
* Themes: Dracula, One Dark Pro, Material Theme.
* Keymaps: Vim, IntelliJ, Sublime Text keybindings.

Might Need Tweaking ⚠️

* AI Extensions: Extensions like GitHub Copilot or Tabnine might conflict with Antigravity's native AI.
Recommendation:* Disable other AI extensions to avoid “double autocomplete” and let Antigravity handle the intelligence.
* Debugger Extensions: Some specialized debuggers might need configuration to work with Antigravity's Mission Control.

Recommended Extensions for Antigravity

Since Antigravity handles AI, you don't need Copilot. Instead, focus on extensions that enhance the environment:

1. GitLens: Still the king of git visualization.
2. Docker: Essential for container management.
3. Live Server: Good for quick HTML previews (though the Integrated Browser is better).
4. Error Lens: Shows errors inline, which helps the AI Agent spot them faster too.

Conclusion

Switching to Antigravity doesn't mean starting from scratch. You get the familiarity of VS Code extensions with the superpower of Google's AI. It's the best of both worlds.

At BYS Marketing, we help teams migrate their developer environments to Antigravity with zero downtime.

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