Antigravity CLI vs Grok Build — Feature Comparison
Quick answer: Antigravity CLI supports 16 of 18 tracked features; Grok Build supports 0 of 0. Matrix last updated August 29, 2026.
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigravity CLI | v1.1.22 | August 27, 2026 | 36 |
| Grok Build | v1.0.5 | August 15, 2026 | 118 |
Core Editing
Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation | ✓ (v1.1.22 mentions 'improving how the tool handles large batches of files', suggesting multi-file operations are supported) | — |
| Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses | ✓ since 1.1.21 | — |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | ✓ since 1.1.16 | — |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | ✓ since 1.1.21 | — |
Terminal Integration
Shell and command execution support
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Command Execution — Run shell commands | ✓ since 1.1.21 | — |
| Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment | ✓ (v1.1.19 mentions environment variables for controlling rendering and logo banner, and v1.1.22 mentions smart autocomplet) | — |
| Background Tasks — Run tasks in background | ✓ since 1.1.20 | — |
MCP Support
Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers | ✓ since 1.1.21 | — |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | ✓ since 1.1.21 | — |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | ✓ (v1.1.15 mentions 'agents fine-grained control over which rules apply' and v1.1.14 mentions 'agent customization with imp) | — |
IDE Integrations
VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration | — | — |
| JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration | — | — |
| Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration | ✓ since 1.1.17 | — |
| Web UI — Browser-based interface | ✓ since 1.1.22 | — |
Agentic Features
Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes | ✓ since 1.1.16 | — |
| Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation | ✓ since 1.1.22 | — |
| Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps | ✓ since 1.1.22 | — |
| Context Management — Manage context across conversations | ✓ since 1.1.14 | — |
Feature timeline: who shipped first
First release where Antigravity and Grok each shipped a notable feature, and which tool led.
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok | Who led |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Slash Commands | July 16, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Subagents / Parallel Agents | July 24, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| MCP Support | August 20, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Sandboxing / Permission Modes | June 3, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Planning Mode | July 8, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Skills / Plugins | June 17, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Project Memory Files | July 24, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Extended Thinking | July 21, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Voice Input | August 26, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Background Tasks | July 1, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Image / Vision Input | June 30, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Headless / Non-interactive Mode | July 28, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 36 Antigravity releases and 118 Grok releases. See release frequency charts for side-by-side velocity analysis, or browse the Antigravity CLI changelog and Grok Build 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.