diff --git a/layers/netutils/layer.yaml b/layers/netutils/layer.yaml
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+repo: git@github.com:AdamIsrael/layer-netutils.git
+includes: ['layer:basic']  # if you use any interfaces, add them here
+options:
+  basic:
+    packages:
+      - traceroute
+      - nmap