Module 0.2: Installation & Setup

Reference Guide

• Time to Complete: 10 minutes
• Prerequisites: Mac (10.15+), Windows (10/11), or Linux

Overview

Install Google Antigravity on your computer and get ready to start the course.

Key takeaway: Download from antigravity.google/download, install, and you’re ready to go. No account or subscription required - Antigravity is free during public preview.

Installation

Mac

1. Download Antigravity

   • Go to antigravity.google/download
   • Click “Download for Mac”
   • Wait for the installer to download (~150MB)

2. Install

   • Open the downloaded .dmg file
   • Drag Antigravity icon to Applications folder
   • Eject the installer

3. First launch

   • Open Applications folder
   • Double-click Antigravity
   • If you see a security warning → See troubleshooting below

Windows

1. Download Antigravity

   • Go to antigravity.google/download
   • Click “Download for Windows”
   • Wait for the installer to download (~150MB)

2. Install

   • Run the downloaded installer file
   • Follow the installation wizard
   • Choose “Install for current user” (recommended)
   • Accept default install location

3. First launch

   • Open from Start menu or desktop shortcut
   • Windows Defender may scan on first run (normal)

Linux

1. Download Antigravity

   • Go to antigravity.google/download
   • Download the appropriate package for your distribution

2. Install

   • Follow the installation instructions for your Linux distribution
   • Make the application executable if needed

3. First launch

   • Launch from your applications menu or terminal

First Launch Setup

When Antigravity opens for the first time:

1. Choose your theme

   • Select Light or Dark (you can change this later)
   • Click “Continue”

2. Sign in (optional)

   • You can sign in with a Google account for cloud features
   • Or continue without signing in for local-only use

3. Welcome screen

   • You’ll see a brief tutorial overlay
   • Click through or press “Skip” to dismiss

Pricing

Antigravity is FREE during public preview.

• No subscription required
• No credit card needed
• Full access to all features
• Powered by Gemini 3 Pro with generous rate limits

Recommended Settings

For PM work, consider these settings:

1. Editor → Word Wrap

   • Turn ON for easier reading of long text documents

2. Model Selection

   • Gemini 3 Pro (High) is recommended for complex tasks
   • Use Planning mode for multi-step workflows

Troubleshooting

Mac: Security warning when opening

Fix:

1. Open System Preferences → Security & Privacy
2. Click the Privacy tab
3. Look for message about Antigravity being blocked
4. Click “Open Anyway”
5. Relaunch Antigravity from Applications

Slow Download or Timeout

Fix:

• Download may take 5-10 minutes on slower connections
• Try a different browser (Chrome/Firefox/Safari)
• Download directly from antigravity.google/download
• Check your internet connection

Installation Failed or Won’t Complete

Mac fix:

• Make sure you have ~500MB free disk space
• Check Applications folder permissions
• Try dragging to Applications again

Windows fix:

• Run installer as Administrator (right-click → Run as Administrator)
• Disable antivirus temporarily during install
• Make sure Windows is updated

Linux fix:

• Ensure you have the correct package for your distribution
• Check file permissions
• Consult Antigravity documentation for your specific distro

Resources

Official:

• Antigravity Download - Get the latest version
• Antigravity Documentation - Official guides
• Google Developers Blog - Announcements and updates

Community:

• Antigravity GitHub - Issues and discussions

What’s Next?

Module 0.2 complete:

• Antigravity installed on your machine
• Application launches successfully
• Basic settings configured

Next: Module 0.3 - Opening the Course Folder

Learn how to open the course folder in Antigravity, understand the file explorer, and get oriented in the TaskFlow project.

Go to Module 0.3 →