diff --git a/PROJECTS/cnai_python_starter_template/Dockerfile b/PROJECTS/cnai_python_starter_template/Dockerfile
index 4c812f2..0e5d0cb 100644
--- a/PROJECTS/cnai_python_starter_template/Dockerfile
+++ b/PROJECTS/cnai_python_starter_template/Dockerfile
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ FROM python:3.12
 LABEL maintainer="panaversity"
 # Set the working directory in the container
 WORKDIR /code
+# copy the current directory content into the working directory of the container 
+COPY . /code/
 # Install system dependencies required for potential Python packages
 RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
     build-essential \
@@ -11,4 +13,4 @@ RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
     && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
 
 # Run the app. CMD can be overridden when starting the container
-CMD ["sleep", "infinity"]
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+CMD ["sleep", "infinity"]