diff --git a/backend/main.py b/backend/main.py
index fb05c7b..afd8992 100644
--- a/backend/main.py
+++ b/backend/main.py
@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ BASE_URL = "https://s3.dvirlabs.com/lab-icons"
 S3_INDEX_URL = "https://s3.dvirlabs.com/lab-icons/?list-type=2"
 DATA_FILE = "diagram.json"
 
+@app.get("/")
+def root():
+    return {"message": "API is running"}
 
 @app.get("/diagram/fetch")
 def fetch_diagram():
diff --git a/frontend/src/App.jsx b/frontend/src/App.jsx
index 30a168e..535e505 100644
--- a/frontend/src/App.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/App.jsx
@@ -4,4 +4,4 @@ function App() {
   return <Diagram />;
 }
 
-export default App;
+export default App;
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