Antigravity CLI vs Devin Desktop — Feature Comparison
Quick answer: Antigravity CLI supports 15 of 18 tracked features; Devin Desktop supports 18 of 18. Matrix last updated September 18, 2026.
Verdict: Antigravity vs Devin Desktop
Devin Desktop is the stronger choice for most developers, but Antigravity CLI is the better pick for teams that demand rapid iteration and a terminal-native workflow. Devin Desktop supports all 18 tracked features, including VS Code and JetBrains IDE integrations that Antigravity CLI lacks, making it the more complete solution for developers who work primarily inside a full IDE environment. Its 133 total tracked releases signal a mature, well-exercised product with a long history of refinement, and its recent cadence of 17 releases in 90 days shows continued active development. Antigravity CLI, by contrast, has shipped 36 releases in the last 90 days — more than double Devin Desktop's recent pace — which points to an extremely aggressive development cycle and suggests a team actively pushing the tool forward at speed. That velocity can be a double-edged sword: you get cutting-edge changes quickly, but the cadence may introduce instability that slower-moving teams would find disruptive. Antigravity CLI covers 16 of 18 tracked features, so the gap is narrow rather than fundamental; the two missing features are specifically the IDE integrations, which are irrelevant to developers who live in the terminal. In short, if your team is IDE-centric, Devin Desktop's completeness and stability make it the safer long-term investment. If you prefer a CLI-first workflow and value staying on the bleeding edge of new capabilities, Antigravity CLI's release velocity makes it a compelling alternative.
Choose Antigravity CLI if: Choose Antigravity CLI if you work primarily in the terminal and want a tool evolving at a rapid pace, where its extremely high recent release cadence means new capabilities land quickly.
Choose Devin Desktop if: Choose Devin Desktop if you rely on VS Code or JetBrains as your primary environment and want a feature-complete, mature tool with a long track record of stable releases.
Key differences
- Release cadence: Antigravity CLI shipped 36 releases in the last 90 days versus Devin Desktop's 17, signaling a faster-moving but potentially less stable update cycle
- Feature completeness: Devin Desktop covers all 18 tracked features; Antigravity CLI covers 16, with the gap being VS Code and JetBrains IDE integration
- Maturity: Devin Desktop has 133 total tracked releases compared to Antigravity CLI's 37, reflecting a longer production history
- Workflow fit: Antigravity CLI is optimized for terminal-native users, while Devin Desktop targets developers embedded in GUI-based IDEs
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigravity CLI | v1.2.6 | September 18, 2026 | 49 |
| Devin Desktop | v3.10.31 | September 16, 2026 | 137 |
Core Editing
Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation | — | ✓ since 1.0.2 |
| Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses | ✓ since 1.2.1 | ✓ since 3.10.23 |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | ✓ since 1.2.6 | ✓ since 3.7.16 |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | ✓ since 1.2.6 | ✓ since 3.9.19 |
Terminal Integration
Shell and command execution support
| Feature | Antigravity | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Command Execution — Run shell commands | ✓ since 1.2.6 | ✓ since 3.10.23 |
| Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment | ✓ (v1.2.6 Remote Control feature allows controlling terminal remotely; persistent background service in v1.2.0 implies shel) | ✓ since 1.13.3 |
| Background Tasks — Run tasks in background | ✓ since 1.2.6 | ✓ since 3.10.23 |
MCP Support
Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers | ✓ since 1.2.4 | ✓ since 3.10.23 |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | ✓ since 1.2.3 | ✓ since 3.10.23 |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | ✓ since 1.2.4 | ✓ since 3.7.16 |
IDE Integrations
VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support
| Feature | Antigravity | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration | — | ✓ since 3.6.21 |
| JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration | — | ✓ since 1.11.0 |
| Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration | ✓ since 1.1.27 | ✓ since 1.12.31 |
| Web UI — Browser-based interface | ✓ since 1.2.4 | ✓ since 3.10.23 |
Agentic Features
Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes | ✓ since 1.1.28 | ✓ since 3.8.20 |
| Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation | ✓ since 1.2.6 | ✓ since 3.10.23 |
| Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps | ✓ since 1.2.5 | ✓ since 2.2.17 |
| Context Management — Manage context across conversations | ✓ since 1.2.6 | ✓ since 3.10.23 |
Feature timeline: who shipped first
First release where Antigravity and Devin Desktop each shipped a notable feature, and which tool led.
| Feature | Antigravity | Devin Desktop | Who led |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Slash Commands | July 16, 2026 | May 6, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 436d ahead |
| Subagents / Parallel Agents | July 24, 2026 | October 16, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 281d ahead |
| Sandboxing / Permission Modes | June 3, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | Antigravity first, 12d ahead |
| Background Tasks | July 1, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | Devin Desktop first, 78d ahead |
| Hooks | — | December 10, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Skills / Plugins | June 17, 2026 | January 12, 2026 | Devin Desktop first, 156d ahead |
| Project Memory Files | July 24, 2026 | December 11, 2024 | Devin Desktop first, 590d ahead |
| MCP Support | August 20, 2026 | February 13, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 553d ahead |
| Extended Thinking | July 21, 2026 | February 25, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 511d ahead |
| Voice Input | August 26, 2026 | July 17, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 405d ahead |
| Planning Mode | July 8, 2026 | June 10, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 393d ahead |
| Image / Vision Input | June 30, 2026 | November 27, 2024 | Devin Desktop first, 580d ahead |
| Headless / Non-interactive Mode | July 28, 2026 | April 28, 2026 | Devin Desktop first, 91d ahead |
| Web Search / Fetch | — | January 17, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Git / PR Integration | — | April 2, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| JetBrains Support | — | November 13, 2024 | only Devin Desktop |
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 49 Antigravity releases and 137 Devin Desktop releases. See release frequency charts for side-by-side velocity analysis, or browse the Antigravity CLI changelog and Devin Desktop changelog.
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.