diff --git a/vars/alpine.yml b/vars/alpine.yml
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+---
+# vars file for Alpine
+nft_pkg_list:
+  - nftables
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diff --git a/vars/archlinux.yml b/vars/archlinux.yml
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+---
+# vars file for Archlinux-based distros
+nft_pkg_list:
+  - nftables
\ No newline at end of file