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+# This is the dockerfile for the AWS amplify image compatible with NodeJS v18
+FROM node:18-slim
+
+RUN apt-get update
+RUN apt-get install git -y
+RUN apt-get install openssh-client -y
+RUN apt-get install curl -y
+
+CMD ["/bin/bash"]