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 - [Docker](https://www.docker.com/get-started/)
 - [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/)
 
+In addition, you need to have your system setup for [SSH authentication with GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh)
+
 ## Installation 
 
 Before you can use the Open Commerce CLI you need to install the command line tool: