diff --git a/src/python/jw/pkg/lib/FileContext.py b/src/python/jw/pkg/lib/FileContext.py
index aa61f10d..736caa97 100644
--- a/src/python/jw/pkg/lib/FileContext.py
+++ b/src/python/jw/pkg/lib/FileContext.py
@@ -112,6 +112,10 @@ class FileContext(abc.ABC):
     def root(self) -> str:
         return self.__uri.path
 
+    @property
+    def chroot(self) -> bool:
+        return self.__chroot
+
     @property
     def username(self) -> str | None:
         return self.__uri.username