Google launches Antigravity 2.0 with an updated desktop app and CLI tool at IO 2026

At the recent Google IO 2026 event, the tech giant introduced the latest iteration of its innovative coding application, Antigravity 2.0. This upgraded version features a refreshed desktop application, a new command line interface (CLI) tool, and a software development kit (SDK) designed for custom workflows, marking a significant advancement in agentic coding software. Originally launched as a competitor to similar products like Cursor, Antigravity 2.0 allows users to manage multiple agents and perform tasks concurrently. The new desktop app enhances user experience by enabling the creation of custom subagent workflows and scheduling background tasks to run automatically. Furthermore, seamless integration with Google AI Studio, Android, and Firebase is now a key feature, all supported by the cutting-edge Gemini 3.5 Flash model, which was co-developed using the Antigravity platform. In addition to these features, Google has incorporated native voice command capabilities into Antigravity, mirroring updates made across its consumer products such as Gmail and Docs. The introduction of the new Antigravity CLI tool caters to programmers preferring terminal interfaces for agent creation, with a recommendation for existing Gemini CLI users to transition to this new tool. Google is also launching an Antigravity SDK, empowering developers to create custom agents tailored to their specific needs. Cloud customers will have the opportunity to connect their projects to Antigravity, and enterprise users can expect custom agent templates within AI Studio to facilitate their initial setup. Moreover, an export tool for AI Studio will allow developers to transfer their ongoing projects locally. The capabilities of Antigravity are also being harnessed in consumer applications like Google Search, where users will benefit from real-time generated custom user interfaces as they seek answers. This allows for a more interactive experience, enabling users to create mini-apps while exploring various topics. On the pricing front, Google has introduced an AI Ultra plan priced at $100, which significantly increases AI usage limits compared to the Pro plan. Additionally, the company has reduced the cost of its premier AI Ultra plan from $250 to $200, offering 20 times the limits of the Pro plan. This move aligns with similar strategies adopted by other AI labs like Anthropic and OpenAI, which have introduced tiered pricing to accommodate users with varying AI needs.