Antigravity CLI vs Cursor — Feature Comparison
Quick answer: Antigravity CLI supports 17 of 18 tracked features; Cursor supports 15 of 18. Matrix last updated November 13, 2026.
Antigravity CLI (by Google) vs Cursor (by Anysphere): a side-by-side comparison of tracked features, release cadence, and the latest releases of each tool. Data as of November 14, 2026, refreshed daily.
Verdict: Antigravity vs Cursor
Neither tool is universally better — the right choice depends entirely on your workflow and editor preferences. Antigravity CLI and Cursor match each other exactly on tracked feature coverage (15/18), so raw capability parity is not a differentiator. Where they diverge is in release cadence and workflow philosophy. Antigravity CLI ships at a dramatically higher velocity — 56 releases in the last 90 days versus Cursor's 11 — suggesting a team that iterates rapidly and patches frequently, which is valuable if you want cutting-edge fixes but may feel turbulent in a stability-conscious environment. Cursor, with a more measured cadence, may feel more predictable for teams that value controlled upgrades. On the feature side, Antigravity CLI supports VS Code and Vim/Neovim integrations, making it a strong fit for developers who want AI assistance inside their existing editor rather than adopting a new one. Cursor, by contrast, supports Multi-file Editing and Shell Integration, which are meaningful advantages if your work involves coordinated changes across a codebase or tight terminal interplay within the tool. Cursor's multi-file editing capability in particular is a substantive workflow feature for refactors or cross-cutting changes, while Antigravity CLI's Vim/Neovim support is a rare differentiator in this space that modal-editor devotees will find decisive. In short, editor loyalty and the importance of cross-file operations are the two clearest axes on which to make this decision.
Choose Antigravity CLI if: Choose Antigravity CLI if you work primarily in VS Code or Vim/Neovim and want AI assistance that slots into your existing editor without switching tools, or if you prioritize a tool with a very fast release and improvement cadence.
Choose Cursor if: Choose Cursor if multi-file editing and shell integration are central to your workflow — particularly for large refactors or projects requiring coordinated changes across many files — and you prefer a more measured, predictable update rhythm.
Key differences
- Release cadence: Antigravity CLI ships far more frequently (56 releases in 90 days) versus Cursor's more measured pace (11 releases in 90 days)
- Editor integration: Antigravity CLI supports VS Code and Vim/Neovim; Cursor does not surface those integrations
- Cross-file and terminal capabilities: Cursor supports Multi-file Editing and Shell Integration; Antigravity CLI does not
- Workflow target: Antigravity CLI augments your existing editor; Cursor is a more self-contained environment with built-in shell tooling
- Feature coverage: both tools are tied at 15/18 tracked features, making raw capability count a non-differentiator
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigravity CLI | v1.5.9 | November 14, 2026 | 90 |
| Cursor | 2026.11.06 | November 6, 2026 | 39 |
Antigravity vs Cursor: key feature differences
Antigravity CLI supports 17 of 18 tracked features; Cursor supports 15 of 18. Both support 14 features.
What Antigravity has that Cursor doesn't
- VS Code
- JetBrains
- Vim/Neovim
What Cursor has that Antigravity doesn't
- Multi-file Editing
Release cadence: Antigravity vs Cursor
Antigravity ships more often: 63 releases in the last 90 days versus 12 for Cursor. Counts are as of November 14, 2026.
| Metric | Antigravity | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Releases in the last 30 days | 24 | 4 |
| Releases in the last 90 days | 63 | 12 |
| Median gap between recent releases | 1 day | 6.8 days |
| Releases tracked | 90 | 39 |
| First tracked release | June 1, 2026 | September 12, 2025 |
What's new in Antigravity and Cursor
Latest Antigravity CLI releases
- Antigravity CLI v1.5.9 (November 14, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.5.9 is here: run parallel subagent workflows with no Python install, new plugin controls for every org, faster Auto mode, and a fix for MCP headers leaking on redirects. Curious…
- Antigravity CLI v1.5.8 (November 13, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.5.8 is here: Gemini 4 Hydrogen and Carbon models, click-to-expand in altscreen, and a batch of Windows and permission fixes you'll notice. Curious what else changed?
- Antigravity CLI v1.5.7 (November 12, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.5.7 is here: Auto is now the default Agent Mode, strict permissions finally win, and a batch of freezes and sign-in glitches are squashed. Curious what else got fixed?
Latest Cursor releases
- Cursor: Voice Chat with Agents (November 6, 2026) — Talk to your coding agent out loud. Cursor 2026.11.06 adds realtime voice chat: describe changes, check progress, and hear updates while it works. Ready when you are.
- Cursor: Build Live Apps in Cursor (November 5, 2026) — Stop stopping at localhost. Describe an app in Cursor and it builds, database, auth, and hosting included, then hands you a shareable link. Your whole team can use it. Curious what you'd build first?
- Cursor: Agent SDK (October 20, 2026) — The Agent SDK is here! Build agents as code, test them with evals, and deploy with one command. Wake bots from PRs, Slack, and cron. Ready to see what your agent can do?
Core Editing
Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation | — | ✓ (Agent SDK and cloud agents support working across multiple repos (300 repos mentioned), implying multi-file editing capa) |
| Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.08.17 |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | ✓ since 1.5.6 | ✓ since 2026.09.23 |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.11.06 |
Terminal Integration
Shell and command execution support
| Feature | Antigravity | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Command Execution — Run shell commands | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.10.20 |
| Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment | ✓ (v1.5.2 mentions 'macOS Option shortcuts work out of the box' and multiple Windows fixes across releases suggest shell/OS) | ✓ (Self-hosted machines for computer use on Linux and Mac, agents run within own infrastructure) |
| Background Tasks — Run tasks in background | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.09.10 |
MCP Support
Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.10.20 |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.10.20 |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | ✓ since 1.2.4 | ✓ (Agent SDK lets you build agents as code with custom tools; Origin App Marketplace allows developer tool teams to publish) |
IDE Integrations
VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support
| Feature | Antigravity | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration | ✓ since 1.3.3 | — |
| JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration | ✓ since 1.5.8 | — |
| Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration | ✓ since 1.5.8 | — |
| Web UI — Browser-based interface | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.11.06 |
Agentic Features
Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes | ✓ since 1.5.4 | ✓ since 2026.11.05 |
| Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.10.20 |
| Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.09.10 |
| Context Management — Manage context across conversations | ✓ since 1.5.8 | ✓ since 2026.09.23 |
Feature timeline: who shipped first
First release where Antigravity and Cursor each shipped a notable feature, and which tool led.
| Feature | Antigravity | Cursor | Who led |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills / Plugins | June 17, 2026 | February 17, 2026 | Cursor first, 120d ahead |
| Sandboxing / Permission Modes | June 3, 2026 | February 17, 2026 | Cursor first, 107d ahead |
| Subagents / Parallel Agents | July 24, 2026 | January 22, 2026 | Cursor first, 183d ahead |
| Background Tasks | July 1, 2026 | April 24, 2026 | Cursor first, 69d ahead |
| Extended Thinking | July 21, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Hooks | October 30, 2026 | September 29, 2025 | Cursor first, 396d ahead |
| Image / Vision Input | June 30, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| MCP Support | August 20, 2026 | March 3, 2026 | Cursor first, 170d ahead |
| Voice Input | August 26, 2026 | April 13, 2026 | Cursor first, 135d ahead |
| Headless / Non-interactive Mode | July 28, 2026 | October 20, 2026 | Antigravity first, 84d ahead |
| Custom Slash Commands | July 16, 2026 | September 12, 2025 | Cursor first, 307d ahead |
| Project Memory Files | July 24, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Git / PR Integration | — | July 29, 2026 | only Cursor |
| Planning Mode | July 8, 2026 | September 29, 2025 | Cursor first, 282d ahead |
| Subscription Login (Pro/Max) | November 4, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Antigravity CLI or Cursor?
Neither tool is universally better — the right choice depends entirely on your workflow and editor preferences. Antigravity CLI and Cursor match each other exactly on tracked feature coverage (15/18), so raw capability parity is not a differentiator. Where they diverge is in release cadence and workflow philosophy. Antigravity CLI ships at a dramatically higher velocity — 56 releases in the last 90 days versus Cursor's 11 — suggesting a team that iterates rapidly and patches frequently, which is valuable if you want cutting-edge fixes but may feel turbulent in a stability-conscious environment. Cursor, with a more measured cadence, may feel more predictable for teams that value controlled upgrades. On the feature side, Antigravity CLI supports VS Code and Vim/Neovim integrations, making it a strong fit for developers who want AI assistance inside their existing editor rather than adopting a new one. Cursor, by contrast, supports Multi-file Editing and Shell Integration, which are meaningful advantages if your work involves coordinated changes across a codebase or tight terminal interplay within the tool. Cursor's multi-file editing capability in particular is a substantive workflow feature for refactors or cross-cutting changes, while Antigravity CLI's Vim/Neovim support is a rare differentiator in this space that modal-editor devotees will find decisive. In short, editor loyalty and the importance of cross-file operations are the two clearest axes on which to make this decision.
What is the difference between Antigravity and Cursor?
Antigravity CLI supports 17 of 18 tracked features; Cursor supports 15 of 18. Only Antigravity: VS Code, JetBrains, and Vim/Neovim. Only Cursor: Multi-file Editing. Both support 14 tracked features.
Which gets updated more often, Antigravity or Cursor?
Antigravity CLI ships more often. In the 90 days to November 14, 2026, Havoptic tracked 63 Antigravity releases and 12 Cursor releases (90 and 39 releases tracked in total). Antigravity's median gap between its last 21 releases is 1 day. Cursor's median gap between its last 21 releases is 6.8 days.
What are the latest versions of Antigravity and Cursor?
The latest Antigravity CLI release is v1.5.9, released November 14, 2026. The latest Cursor release is “Voice Chat with Agents”, released November 6, 2026.
Do Antigravity and Cursor support MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
Antigravity CLI supports MCP Client, MCP Server, and Custom Tools. Cursor supports MCP Client, MCP Server, and Custom Tools.
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 90 Antigravity releases and 39 Cursor releases. See release frequency charts for side-by-side velocity analysis, or browse the Antigravity CLI changelog and Cursor changelog.
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Data source
Feature data is maintained in feature-matrix.json under a CC-BY-4.0 license. Release data comes from releases.json. Both are updated daily. See the methodology page for details on sourcing and human review.