Superuser

Superuser is an Android root access manager that lets you decide which installed apps can request elevated privileges, and how those requests should be handled, with support for activity tracking through logs and notifications.

It is for people who already use root on their device and want clear, controllable approvals instead of leaving root access to chance.

Root requests you can control, not just accept

Superuser focuses on the moment an app asks for root, presenting a request prompt and giving you ways to shape the decision. Alongside per-app control, it supports a request timeout and PIN protection to put an extra gate in front of high-risk actions, plus options that influence what happens by default when a request appears.

Logs and notifications that add accountability

For anyone trying to keep root use auditable, Superuser includes logging, including per-app logging, and it can show notifications that you can tailor. That combination makes it easier to review which apps have been asking for root and keep attention on the ones that matter.

Open-source roots with a permissions-model mindset

Superuser is open source, and its design also ties into Android’s permission approach by supporting a manifest-declared permission for root-requesting apps. For ROM builders, the project’s documentation calls out goals like being buildable within AOSP and embeddable into system settings.

What to expect before you rely on it

This is not a general Android permission tool, it is specifically for root access control, and it is described as requiring an already-rooted device or a custom recovery image to be useful. If you are not managing root, Superuser will feel like a specialized utility with little to do.