OpenClaude works best in VS Code or Antigravity?

[lucaaas-araujo]

I'm going to start using OpenCode and I'm unsure whether to use it in VS Code or Antigravity.
Has anyone used this before and could share their experience?

[iannxz]

Hi! If you are just starting, I would recommend using VS Code first.

The reason is simple: VS Code is more familiar, has better documentation, more extensions, and it is easier to debug problems when something goes wrong. Most tutorials and examples also assume a VS Code-like workflow.

You can use OpenClaude/OpenCode from the VS Code terminal like this:

opencode

or whatever command your installation guide provides.

Antigravity can be interesting if you want a more AI-focused editor experience, but for beginners it may add another layer of complexity. If something breaks, it can be harder to know whether the issue is coming from OpenClaude/OpenCode, the editor, the terminal, the model provider, or your project setup.

My suggestion:

• Use VS Code if you are learning or want the most stable/simple setup.
• Use Antigravity if you specifically want to test an AI-first editor.
• Start with a small test project before using it in a real project.
• Always review the changes before accepting them.

So, for a beginner, I would start with VS Code. After you understand the workflow, you can try Antigravity and compare which one feels better for you.

If this helps, you can mark it as the accepted answer so others can find it more easily.