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Antigravity CLI remote SSH guide

Remote SSH usage is mostly an environment problem: auth, PATH, project folders, secrets, and permissions all behave differently from a local terminal.

Updated on 2026-05-27. Independent guide. Use official Google links for downloads and account actions.

Use remote mode carefully

Developers search for remote SSH guidance because a terminal-first CLI feels perfect for servers and remote dev boxes. That is true, but the risk is higher: the CLI may see deployment scripts, environment files, production paths, and credentials that do not exist in a local sample project.

The first remote run should be boring. Confirm installation, authenticate through the official browser flow, open a small test folder, and keep permissions conservative.

Remote setup checklist

  1. Install the CLI inside the remote environment where you will run it.
  2. Open a fresh SSH session after installation to refresh PATH.
  3. Use the authorization URL or code flow printed by the CLI.
  4. Start in a non-production folder with no secrets.
  5. Keep shell command confirmation enabled.
  6. Run a read-only prompt before allowing edits.
  7. Use Git branches and tests before merging remote edits.

Remote risk table

RiskWhy it happens remotelyMitigation
Wrong userSSH sessions may use a different home directory.Check whoami and config paths before debugging.
Hidden secretsServers often store env files and deployment credentials.Keep secrets outside the working folder and review file access.
Command impactRemote shell commands can affect live services.Require confirmation for service, package, and deploy commands.
Browser auth mismatchThe remote terminal cannot always open your local browser.Use the printed URL/code flow and the correct Google account.

Sources: official Google Antigravity product pages, Google Antigravity CLI documentation, and the Google Developers transition announcement. This site is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Google.

FAQ

Can I run Antigravity CLI over SSH?

A terminal-first CLI can fit remote workflows, but auth, PATH, and permissions need extra care.

Should I run it in a production folder first?

No. Start in a safe folder and keep review prompts on.

Why does auth fail remotely?

The remote terminal may not be able to open the local browser directly, so use the printed authorization flow.

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