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+version: 0.0
+os: linux
+files:
+  - source: /
+    destination: /home/ubuntu/app
+
+hooks:
+  AfterInstall:
+    - location: scripts/install_dependencies.sh
+      timeout: 300
+      runas: ubuntu
+
+  ApplicationStart:
+    - location: scripts/start_server.sh
+      timeout: 300
+      runas: ubuntu