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# 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)