diff --git a/xos/observers/helloworldservice/steps/test.yaml b/xos/observers/helloworldservice/steps/test.yaml
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+---
+- hosts: {{ instance_name }}
+  connection: ssh
+  user: ubuntu
+  vars: 
+      display_message: {{ display_message  }}
+  tasks:
+    - name: foobar
+      shell: echo {{ display_message }} > /tmp/foobar