FRC Academy is available in two forms: an instant web app that runs in any modern browser with zero configuration, and a downloadable WindowsDocumentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/Holden9607/FRC-Academy/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
.exe for teams who prefer an offline or desktop experience. Most users should start with the web version — it is always up to date and requires no Java installation.
Web App (Recommended)
The web version of FRC Academy requires no installation, no Java, and no account. Open your browser and start learning immediately.Open FRC Academy in your browser
Navigate to https://holden9607.github.io/FRC-Academy/ in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari are all supported.
The web version is always up to date with the latest lessons and bug fixes. It does not require Java to be installed on your machine. This is the recommended way to use FRC Academy for most students and mentors.
Desktop App
The desktop app is a downloadable Windows.exe that runs FRC Academy locally on your machine. This is useful for environments with restricted internet access or for students who prefer a native window experience.
Go to the GitHub Releases page
Open https://github.com/Holden9607/FRC-Academy/releases/latest in your browser. This always links to the most recent stable release.
Download the latest .zip release
Under the Assets section of the release, click the
.zip file to download it to your computer.Extract the archive
Right-click the downloaded
.zip file and select “Extract All”. Choose a destination folder (your Desktop or Documents folder works well) and click Extract.Java Requirements
Because FRC Academy compiles and runs real robot code logic locally, the desktop app requires Java to be installed on your machine. The required Java version depends on which release you are running:| FRC Academy Version | Required Java Version |
|---|---|
| v1.1.0 or lower | Java 8 or higher |
| v2.0.0 or higher | Java 21 or higher |
Troubleshooting
The app won't open
The app won't open
The most common cause is a missing or outdated Java installation. Check which version of Java you have by opening a terminal or Command Prompt and running:Compare the output to the version requirements in the table above. If you need to install or upgrade Java, download it from https://www.java.com/en/download/ (for Java 8) or https://adoptium.net/ (for Java 21). After installing, restart your computer and try launching the app again.
Antivirus is blocking the .exe
Antivirus is blocking the .exe
FRC Academy is a student-made open-source project and the
.exe is completely safe. Antivirus tools sometimes flag unsigned executables from independent developers. To resolve this:- Check your antivirus quarantine and restore the file if it was removed
- Add an exclusion for the
FRC-Academy.exefile in your antivirus settings - Alternatively, switch to the web version at https://holden9607.github.io/FRC-Academy/ — it runs entirely in your browser and requires no executable download
The app feels outdated or is missing lessons
The app feels outdated or is missing lessons
The desktop app may lag behind the web version while updates are being packaged into a new release. If you notice missing lessons, UI differences, or bugs that seem fixed online, use the web version instead:https://holden9607.github.io/FRC-Academy/The web version is always in sync with the latest codebase and requires no reinstallation to get updates.