From Cursor to Antigravity: The Developer's Definitive Migration Guide
If 2024 was the year of the "AI Copilot," 2025 is the year of the "AI Agent."
For the past year, Cursor has reigned supreme as the undisputed king of AI code editors. By forking VS Code and injecting it with a "Composer" mode and hyper-fast context awareness, it changed how we write code. But the release of Google Antigravity in November 2025 has shifted the ground beneath us.
We are no longer just writing code faster; we are orchestrating it.
If you are looking to migrate from Cursor, you aren't just switching tools—you are switching mindsets. You are moving from a tool that helps you type (Cursor) to a platform that plans, executes, and verifies tasks for you (Antigravity).
This guide is your comprehensive flight path. We will cover everything from exporting your settings to mastering the "Manager View," ensuring your switch to Antigravity is seamless.
Why Switch to Antigravity?
Before we nuke your ~/.cursor config directory, let’s look at why developers are making the jump.
| Feature | Cursor (The Incumbent) | Google Antigravity (The Challenger) |
|---|---|---|
| Core Philosophy | Assistant-First: "Help me write this function." | Agent-First: "Build this login page and test it." |
| Interface | Standard Editor + Chat Sidebar. | Dual View: "Editor View" for code, "Manager View" for agents. |
| Verification | Human review (Diffs). | Artifacts: Screenshots, Browser Recordings, Walkthroughs. |
| Browser | Embedded Browser (Manual/Agent DOM check). | Autonomous Browser Extension: Agents record video proof of work. |
| Models | Claude 3.5, GPT-4o (Paid). | Gemini 3 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4.5 (Currently Free in Preview). |
| Pricing | Free / $20 Pro / Business. | (Generous rate limits). |
