Antigravity CLI vs Grok Build — Feature Comparison
Quick answer: Antigravity CLI supports 16 of 18 tracked features; Grok Build supports 18 of 18. Matrix last updated October 13, 2026.
Antigravity CLI (by Google) vs Grok Build (by SpaceXAI): a side-by-side comparison of tracked features, release cadence, and the latest releases of each tool. Data as of October 13, 2026, refreshed daily.
Verdict: Antigravity vs Grok
For most developers, Grok Build is the stronger choice today, though Antigravity CLI remains a serious contender for teams with specific workflow preferences. Grok Build covers 17 of 18 tracked features compared to Antigravity CLI's 15, and the two capabilities it adds — Shell Integration and JetBrains support — are not minor conveniences: they meaningfully expand where and how the tool fits into a developer's daily workflow, particularly for teams already invested in JetBrains IDEs like IntelliJ, PyCharm, or GoLand. Grok Build also demonstrates a notably higher release cadence, with 76 releases in the trailing 90-day window versus Antigravity CLI's 44, suggesting a development team that is iterating faster and responding to user feedback more aggressively — a meaningful signal when evaluating long-term tooling bets. That said, Antigravity CLI is far from dormant: 44 releases in 90 days is itself a rapid pace, and its 57 total tracked releases show a focused, stable trajectory. If your team works exclusively in editors or environments Antigravity CLI already supports, the feature gap may never surface in practice. The decision ultimately hinges on IDE ecosystem and workflow breadth: Grok Build wins on coverage and velocity, while Antigravity CLI may appeal to teams that value a tighter, more opinionated surface area and do not need JetBrains or deep shell integration.
Choose Antigravity CLI if: Choose Antigravity CLI if your team operates entirely within the editors and environments it already supports and prefers a more focused, stable feature surface without the overhead of capabilities you will never use.
Choose Grok Build if: Choose Grok Build if you need JetBrains IDE support, want native shell integration for terminal-driven workflows, or want to track a tool with a faster release cadence and broader feature coverage.
Key differences
- Grok Build supports 17/18 tracked features vs Antigravity CLI's 15/18, adding Shell Integration and JetBrains IDE support
- Grok Build releases at a higher cadence (76 releases in the last 90 days vs 44 for Antigravity CLI), suggesting faster iteration
- Antigravity CLI has a smaller total release history (57 vs 153), reflecting a younger or more deliberately scoped project
- Neither tool holds a unique feature advantage over the other in the core tracked capability set — Grok Build's edge is purely additive
- JetBrains support in Grok Build is a decisive differentiator for teams standardized on IntelliJ-family editors
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigravity CLI | v1.3.4 | October 13, 2026 | 65 |
| Grok Build | v1.0.52 | October 11, 2026 | 161 |
Antigravity vs Grok: key feature differences
Antigravity CLI supports 16 of 18 tracked features; Grok Build supports 18 of 18. Both support 16 features.
What Antigravity has that Grok doesn't
None in the tracked matrix.
What Grok has that Antigravity doesn't
- Multi-file Editing
- JetBrains
Release cadence: Antigravity vs Grok
Grok ships more often: 68 releases in the last 90 days versus 49 for Antigravity. Counts are as of October 13, 2026.
| Metric | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Releases in the last 30 days | 20 | 21 |
| Releases in the last 90 days | 49 | 68 |
| Median gap between recent releases | 1.1 days | 1 day |
| Releases tracked | 65 | 161 |
| First tracked release | June 1, 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
What's new in Antigravity and Grok
Latest Antigravity CLI releases
- Antigravity CLI v1.3.4 (October 13, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.3.4 now shows all your installed plugins with their versions and automatically picks sensible defaults for model thinking levels, so you spend less time configuring and more time…
- Antigravity CLI v1.3.3 (October 10, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.3.3 keeps your conversation prompt pinned at the top while scrolling so you can instantly jump back to any point, and now lets plugins declare their tools to load automatically…
- Antigravity CLI v1.3.2 (October 8, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.3.2 introduces a powerful plugin marketplace where you can browse, install, and manage plugins directly from the CLI or command line, complete with automatic setup forms and local…
Latest Grok Build releases
- Grok Build v1.0.52 (October 11, 2026) — Grok Build 1.0.52 makes working with long conversations smoother with faster thinking expansion and smarter tool grouping that stays organized as you work. We've also hardened reliability across the…
- Grok Build v1.0.51 (October 9, 2026) — Grok Build 1.0.51 keeps your workspace files safe when editing and resending long sessions, and gives you new control over background workflows so you can monitor and stop them right from the…
- Grok Build v1.0.50 (October 6, 2026) — Grok Build 1.0.50 makes it safer to manage your workspace by preventing accidental deletion of active worktrees, and introduces smart display modes that adapt to your screen size—keeping long branch…
Core Editing
Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation | — | ✓ (v1.0.51 mentions 'keeps your workspace files safe when editing and resending long sessions'; v1.0.48 references 'smarter) |
| Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses | ✓ since 1.3.4 | ✓ since 1.0.51 |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | ✓ since 1.2.12 | ✓ since 1.0.52 |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | ✓ since 1.3.4 | ✓ since 1.0.42 |
Terminal Integration
Shell and command execution support
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Command Execution — Run shell commands | ✓ since 1.3.4 | ✓ since 1.0.52 |
| Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment | ✓ (v1.2.17 mentions Windows sandboxing with Python, Git, and npm support; v1.2.15 mentions Android/Termux support and Linux) | ✓ since 0.2.105 |
| Background Tasks — Run tasks in background | ✓ since 1.3.1 | ✓ since 1.0.52 |
MCP Support
Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers | ✓ since 1.3.4 | ✓ since 1.0.52 |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | ✓ since 1.3.4 | ✓ since 1.0.50 |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | ✓ since 1.2.4 | ✓ since 1.0.1 |
IDE Integrations
VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration | ✓ since 1.3.3 | ✓ since 1.0.1 |
| JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration | — | ✓ since 0.2.96 |
| Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration | ✓ since 1.3.0 | ✓ since 1.0.25 |
| Web UI — Browser-based interface | ✓ since 1.3.4 | ✓ since 1.0.51 |
Agentic Features
Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities
| Feature | Antigravity | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes | ✓ since 1.3.2 | ✓ since 1.0.52 |
| Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation | ✓ since 1.3.4 | ✓ since 1.0.52 |
| Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps | ✓ since 1.3.1 | ✓ since 1.0.51 |
| Context Management — Manage context across conversations | ✓ since 1.3.1 | ✓ since 1.0.52 |
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 | July 9, 2026 | Grok first, 7d ahead |
| Subagents / Parallel Agents | July 24, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | Grok first, 36d ahead |
| Sandboxing / Permission Modes | June 3, 2026 | August 26, 2026 | Antigravity first, 83d ahead |
| Background Tasks | July 1, 2026 | September 4, 2026 | Antigravity first, 64d ahead |
| Hooks | — | June 18, 2026 | only Grok |
| Skills / Plugins | June 17, 2026 | June 11, 2026 | Grok first, 6d ahead |
| Project Memory Files | July 24, 2026 | September 16, 2026 | Antigravity first, 54d ahead |
| MCP Support | August 20, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Extended Thinking | July 21, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Grok first, 20d ahead |
| Voice Input | August 26, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Grok first, 56d ahead |
| Planning Mode | July 8, 2026 | — | only Antigravity |
| Image / Vision Input | June 30, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | Grok first, 41d ahead |
| Headless / Non-interactive Mode | July 28, 2026 | August 26, 2026 | Antigravity first, 29d ahead |
| Web Search / Fetch | — | May 21, 2026 | only Grok |
| Checkpoints / Rewind | — | May 28, 2026 | only Grok |
| Todo / Task List | — | May 22, 2026 | only Grok |
| JetBrains Support | — | May 26, 2026 | only Grok |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Antigravity CLI or Grok Build?
For most developers, Grok Build is the stronger choice today, though Antigravity CLI remains a serious contender for teams with specific workflow preferences. Grok Build covers 17 of 18 tracked features compared to Antigravity CLI's 15, and the two capabilities it adds — Shell Integration and JetBrains support — are not minor conveniences: they meaningfully expand where and how the tool fits into a developer's daily workflow, particularly for teams already invested in JetBrains IDEs like IntelliJ, PyCharm, or GoLand. Grok Build also demonstrates a notably higher release cadence, with 76 releases in the trailing 90-day window versus Antigravity CLI's 44, suggesting a development team that is iterating faster and responding to user feedback more aggressively — a meaningful signal when evaluating long-term tooling bets. That said, Antigravity CLI is far from dormant: 44 releases in 90 days is itself a rapid pace, and its 57 total tracked releases show a focused, stable trajectory. If your team works exclusively in editors or environments Antigravity CLI already supports, the feature gap may never surface in practice. The decision ultimately hinges on IDE ecosystem and workflow breadth: Grok Build wins on coverage and velocity, while Antigravity CLI may appeal to teams that value a tighter, more opinionated surface area and do not need JetBrains or deep shell integration.
What is the difference between Antigravity and Grok?
Antigravity CLI supports 16 of 18 tracked features; Grok Build supports 18 of 18. Only Grok: Multi-file Editing and JetBrains. Both support 16 tracked features.
Which gets updated more often, Antigravity or Grok?
Grok Build ships more often. In the 90 days to October 13, 2026, Havoptic tracked 49 Antigravity releases and 68 Grok releases (65 and 161 releases tracked in total). Antigravity's median gap between its last 21 releases is 1.1 days. Grok's median gap between its last 21 releases is 1 day.
What are the latest versions of Antigravity and Grok?
The latest Antigravity CLI release is v1.3.4, released October 13, 2026. The latest Grok Build release is v1.0.52, released October 11, 2026.
Do Antigravity and Grok support MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
Antigravity CLI supports MCP Client, MCP Server, and Custom Tools. Grok Build supports MCP Client, MCP Server, and Custom Tools.
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 65 Antigravity releases and 161 Grok releases. See release frequency charts for side-by-side velocity analysis, or browse the Antigravity CLI changelog and Grok Build 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.