# is-root [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/sindresorhus/is-root.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/sindresorhus/is-root)

> Check if the process is running as root user, for example, one started with `sudo`


## Install

```
$ npm install is-root
```


## Usage

```
$ sudo node index.js
```

```js
// index.js
const isRoot = require('is-root');

isRoot();
//=> true
```


## Related

- [is-elevated](https://github.com/sindresorhus/is-elevated) - Check if the process is running with elevated privileges *(cross-platform)*


## License

MIT © [Sindre Sorhus](https://sindresorhus.com)