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

The latest stable version of is-root is 3.0.0, published on 2021-04-07. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version	3.0.0
Published	2021-04-07 08:14:21 UTC
Install	`npm install is-root@latest`
Requires (engines)	`{"node":">=12"}`
Peer dependencies	—
Dist-tags	`latest: 3.0.0`
License	MIT
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-12 15:51:11 UTC
Sources	api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org

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Maintenance

Activity	dormant
Last stable release	2021-04-07 08:14:21 UTC · 2045 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	0
Published versions	5

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Version history

Version	Published
`3.0.0`	2021-04-07 08:14:21 UTC
`2.1.0`	2019-04-19 13:51:22 UTC
`2.0.0`	2018-03-22 15:26:41 UTC
`1.0.0`	2014-08-13 17:10:37 UTC
`0.1.0`	2014-02-06 18:11:14 UTC

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Version compatibility

Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).

Runtime	Newest compatible version
`node 16`	`3.0.0`
`node 18`	`3.0.0`
`node 20`	`3.0.0`
`node 22`	`3.0.0`
`node 24`	`3.0.0`

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of is-root?

The latest stable version of is-root is 3.0.0, published on 2021-04-07. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of is-root?

Run npm install is-root@latest. The latest stable version is 3.0.0 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is is-root deprecated?

No. is-root is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Node.js version does is-root require?

is-root 3.0.0 declares this requirement: {"node":">=12"}.

Does is-root 3.0.0 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect is-root 3.0.0 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is is-root still maintained?

is-root published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 2045 days ago. Activity: dormant.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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