1 files changed, 8 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/init.go b/init.go
index 92965b1..4a78580 100644
--- a/init.go
+++ b/init.go
@@ -34,3 +34,11 @@ func InitDaemon() *zoopb.Machine {
 	m.Save()
 	return m
 }
+
+// returns true if you are the root user
+func AreRoot() bool {
+	if os.Getuid() == 0 {
+		return true
+	}
+	return false
+}