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Antigravity IDE vs Cursor
Side-by-side comparison of Antigravity IDE and Cursor for SKILL.md agent skills — install model, shell access, native support, skill count and best use cases.
Comparison
At a glance
| Dimension | Antigravity | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Antigravity | Cursor |
| Native SKILL.md support | Yes | Via compatibility layer |
| Verified skills indexed | 35 | 73 |
| Install model | Local folder | Local folder |
| Shell / Bash access | Yes | Yes |
| Tagline | Antigravity IDE ships with the awesome-skills bundle (1,234+ pre-installed) out of the box. | AI-first IDE. SKILL.md works via the Cursor plugin layer; per-skill compatibility verified here. |
Both
18
Skills verified to work on both Antigravity and Cursor.
Only Antigravity
17
Indexed for Antigravity IDE but not yet verified on Cursor.
Only Cursor
55
Indexed for Cursor but not yet verified on Antigravity IDE.
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Antigravity IDE is the deeper SKILL.md target — native support, the broadest verified skill ecosystem, and the closest fit for skill-driven workflows. Cursor works well when you are already invested in the Cursor ecosystem or need its specific integrations.
Many teams use both — Skills with the SKILL.md spec are portable, and 18 of the skills indexed here are verified on both agents. Browse the per-agent rankings to see which Skills lead on each platform: Skills for Antigravity IDE · Skills for Cursor.
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better for SKILL.md skills, Antigravity IDE or Cursor?
Antigravity IDE has native SKILL.md support; Cursor uses a compatibility layer. Antigravity IDE has 35 verified skills indexed here; Cursor has 73. 18 skills work on both.
Can I use the same Skill on Antigravity IDE and Cursor?
18 of the skills indexed here work on both. The SKILL.md spec is shared, so most skills run cleanly on both — the exceptions are skills that depend on agent-specific tools (Bash, Workflows, MCP patterns).
How do I install a Skill on Antigravity IDE?
1,234+ as of the latest release. The bundle covers document processing, code quality, security, design, marketing, data and more — most users find what they need without installing anything.
How do I install a Skill on Cursor?
Drop the folder under `.cursor/skills/` for project-scoped, or the global Cursor config dir for user-wide. The marketplace gives one-click install for popular Skills.
Which agent should I pick for cross-platform skill use?
If native SKILL.md support and the broadest skill ecosystem matter most, pick Antigravity IDE. Cursor works for teams already invested in that platform.
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