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@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Role Variables
 | Variable | Default | Purpose |
 |----------|---------|---------|
 | hostname | | The hostname to set on the server. If blank or undefined, the hostname will not be changed. |
-| required_utils | Varies by OS | Additional prerequisites required for Ansible, modules, etc. |
+| required_utils | `[]` | Additional prerequisites required for Ansible, modules, etc. |
 | common_utils | `[curl, git, gzip, htop, screen, unzip, vim]` | Common packages and utilities to install. |
 
 OS specific variable overrides will be read from the `vars/` directory. The