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What is Root?

Root is a platform for communities that want to do more than just chat. It’s built for people working together, whether you're planning, creating, organizing, or just sharing something that matters.

Unlike typical social platforms, Root is designed around collaboration, not just conversation.

What can you do on Root?​

At its core, Root helps you join or create communities where you can:

  • Talk via text, voice, or video
  • Organize your work and ideas
  • Use custom-built tools and bots to get things done

Everything happens in real time, and everything is built for teams, groups, and people with a shared goal.

What kinds of communities use Root?​

All kinds. Root works for:

  • Public communities that want to grow and be discovered
  • Private groups that need to stay focused and secure
  • Tight-knit teams or large fandoms
  • Clubs, guilds, creators, volunteers—you name it

If you're working together on anything, Root helps you stay connected and productive.

How does collaboration work on Root?​

What makes Root different is the App system.

Developers can build full-featured Apps, with real user interfaces, or lightweight, text-based Bots. These Apps live inside your community and do useful things: run events, track tasks, share content, take votes, manage data, and more.

As a community admin, you can browse the Root App Store and plug in the tools your group needs, no extra setup required.

Root isn’t just a place to talk. It’s a place to build and work together.