Google Cracks Down: Antigravity IDE Accounts Banned for Gemini Token Misuse

In a significant move impacting AI developers, Google has begun a widespread ban of accounts associated with its Antigravity IDE. This action has led to many users, including those with paid Google AI Pro subscriptions, finding their accounts inaccessible, often greeted with a '403 PERMISSION_DENIED' error or messages indicating a violation of service terms.

The Root Cause: Token Extraction and Third-Party Integration

The core issue appears to stem from developers extracting OAuth authorization tokens from Google Antigravity. These tokens were then used to integrate Google's powerful AI models and allocated quotas into other development tools, such as OpenClaw and OpenCode, rather than utilizing the Antigravity IDE directly for development.

This practice, while enabling greater flexibility for some users, is explicitly against Google's terms of service. By circumventing the intended use of the Antigravity platform, users were effectively bypassing Google's usage restrictions and potentially consuming resources in ways not permitted. This is akin to other cloud AI providers like Claude Code and AWS Kiro, which also enforce similar policies against unauthorized token usage.

Widespread Impact and Lack of Warning

The scale of the ban has been considerable, with many users reporting the issue without prior warning or notification from Google. The fact that even paid AI Pro subscribers have been affected underscores the strictness of Google's enforcement in this matter. These users are now unable to log in to Antigravity and access its features.

Common Error Messages and Notifications:

• 403 PERMISSION_DENIED: Typically encountered during continued operations, signaling unauthorized access.
• 'There was an unexpected issue setting up your account': Often displayed upon attempting to log into the IDE.
• 'Gemini has been disabled in this account for violation of Terms of Service': A direct notification indicating the reason for the account suspension.

Google's Stance and Policy Enforcement

Google's decision to implement these bans likely follows an improvement in their detection mechanisms. The company aims to identify and prevent the misuse of its AI services, particularly concerning multi-account switching and quota circumvention. Google's policies clearly prohibit users from bypassing security measures, and the extraction and repurposing of OAuth tokens fall directly under this restriction. Evidence of this enforcement can also be seen in the reporting of related repositories on platforms like GitHub.

Can Banned Accounts Be Unlocked?

For users whose Google Antigravity accounts have been banned due to these violations, there is a possibility of an appeal. The process involves directly contacting Google's support team via email. Applicants are advised to provide the following information:

• Your Google account associated with the banned Antigravity access.
• Specific error messages and relevant log snippets.
• A polite and clear explanation of the situation.
• A formal request for account restoration.

It is crucial to approach this appeal with respect and honesty. Acknowledging the violation of the terms of service and explaining the circumstances politely may increase the chances of a favorable review from the support team.

Google Support Email for Feedback: gemini-code-assist-user-feedback@google.com

While the exact success rate of these appeals is not publicly detailed, maintaining a respectful and informative communication channel with Google support is the recommended path forward for affected users seeking to regain access to their development environment.