# General Translation Platform: Using Locadex in a monorepo
URL: https://generaltranslation.com/en-GB/docs/platform/locadex/guides/using-in-monorepos.mdx
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title: Using Locadex in a monorepo
description: "How to use Locadex within a monorepo: this guide covers configuring the app root directory and commands."
related:
  links:
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/configuring-workflows
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/adding-environment-variables
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/managing-languages
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/auto-merging-prs

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If your project uses a monorepo, tell Locadex which folder contains the app you want to localise. You can set this app directory in the Locadex settings on the Dashboard.

## Set the app root directory [#set-app-root]

Use the app root directory when your GitHub repository contains multiple apps or packages. Configure it during Locadex setup or in Settings. Open **Locadex > Configuration > General**.

Set **App Root Directory** to the path from the repository root to your app. Use `.` or leave the field empty only when the app is at the repository root.

## Configure commands [#configure-commands]

Workflow commands run from the repository root.

If a command needs to run inside the app directory, include the directory change in the command or use your package manager workspace command.

For example:

```bash
cd locadex-lab && npm run build
```
## Next steps

- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/configuring-workflows
- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/adding-environment-variables
- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/managing-languages
- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/auto-merging-prs