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Cursor vs Antigravity IDE
Side-by-side comparison of Cursor and Antigravity IDE for SKILL.md agent skills — install model, shell access, native support, skill count and best use cases.
Comparison
At a glance
| Dimension | Cursor | Antigravity |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Cursor | Antigravity |
| Native SKILL.md support | Via compatibility layer | Yes |
| Verified skills indexed | 73 | 35 |
| Install model | Local folder | Local folder |
| Shell / Bash access | Yes | Yes |
| Tagline | AI-first IDE. SKILL.md works via the Cursor plugin layer; per-skill compatibility verified here. | Antigravity IDE ships with the awesome-skills bundle (1,234+ pre-installed) out of the box. |
Both
18
Skills verified to work on both Cursor and Antigravity.
Only Cursor
55
Indexed for Cursor but not yet verified on Antigravity IDE.
Only Antigravity
17
Indexed for Antigravity IDE but not yet verified on Cursor.
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 Cursor · Skills for Antigravity IDE.
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better for SKILL.md skills, Cursor or Antigravity IDE?
Antigravity IDE has native SKILL.md support; Cursor uses a compatibility layer. Cursor has 73 verified skills indexed here; Antigravity IDE has 35. 18 skills work on both.
Can I use the same Skill on Cursor and Antigravity IDE?
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 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.
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.
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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