Google Antigravity 2.0 Broke My IDE: Fixing the Missing File Explorer and Workspace Bug
The update to Google Antigravity 2.0.1 has caused issues for users, including the disappearance of the file explorer and workspace layout. This article provides a guide on how to restore the classic IDE workspace and recover lost chat history and settings. Users can temporarily rename a package to revert to the original interface while retaining their project files locally.
- ▪After updating to version 2.0.1, users reported losing their file explorer and workspace sidebar.
- ▪The update appears to have separated Antigravity into two distinct layers: an agent-focused interface and a traditional IDE.
- ▪A workaround involves renaming the app.asar package to restore the classic IDE layout.
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