diff --git a/CHANGELOG.rst b/CHANGELOG.rst
index 627247067..d24f91e21 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.rst
+++ b/CHANGELOG.rst
@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@
 
 ### v1.1.1 (unreleased)
 
+- Add support for RPM-based distros for docker and rootfs images
+  https://github.com/nexB/scancode.io/issues/6
+
 - Add a compliance alert system based on license policies provided through a
   policies.yml file. The compliance alerts are computed from the license_expression and
   stored on the codebase resource. When the policy feature is enabled, the compliance
diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index 01df5adb3..f66acbe6a 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -1,10 +1,50 @@
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+#
+# http://nexb.com and https://github.com/nexB/scancode.io
+# The ScanCode.io software is licensed under the Apache License version 2.0.
+# Data generated with ScanCode.io is provided as-is without warranties.
+# ScanCode is a trademark of nexB Inc.
+#
+# You may not use this software except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at: http://apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed
+# under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR
+# CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the
+# specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
+#
+# Data Generated with ScanCode.io is provided on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES
+# OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. No content created from
+# ScanCode.io should be considered or used as legal advice. Consult an Attorney
+# for any legal advice.
+#
+# ScanCode.io is a free software code scanning tool from nexB Inc. and others.
+# Visit https://github.com/nexB/scancode.io for support and download.
+
+
 FROM python:3.9
+
+# Force unbuffered stdout and stderr (e.g. they are flushed to terminal immediately)
 ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED 1
+
+# Requirements as per https://scancode-toolkit.readthedocs.io/en/latest/getting-started/install.html
+RUN apt-get update \
+ && apt-get install -y \
+       bzip2 \
+       xz-utils \
+       zlib1g \
+       libxml2-dev \
+       libxslt1-dev \
+       libgomp1 \
+       libsqlite3-0 \
+       libgcrypt20 \
+       libpopt0 \
+       libzstd1 \
+ && apt-get clean \
+ && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/* /tmp/* /var/tmp/*
+
 RUN mkdir /opt/scancodeio/
 RUN mkdir -p /var/scancodeio/static/
 RUN mkdir -p /var/scancodeio/workspace/
-WORKDIR /opt/scancodeio/
-COPY etc/requirements/base.txt /opt/scancodeio/
-RUN pip install -r base.txt
 COPY . /opt/scancodeio/
+WORKDIR /opt/scancodeio/
 RUN pip install .
diff --git a/docs/installation.rst b/docs/installation.rst
index ed278195e..53b85f165 100644
--- a/docs/installation.rst
+++ b/docs/installation.rst
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Optional:
     ScanCode.io can also be run through a Docker image,
     refer to the :ref:`docker_image` chapter for details.
 
+
 Local installation
 ------------------
 
@@ -40,6 +41,7 @@ install dependencies and create an environment file::
 
     When ``PYTHON_EXE`` is not specified, the default ``python3`` executable is used.
 
+
 Database
 --------
 
@@ -60,6 +62,7 @@ development as a single user::
     https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/ref/databases/#sqlite-notes
     for details.
 
+
 Tests
 -----
 
@@ -67,6 +70,7 @@ Validate the installation by running the tests suite::
 
     make test
 
+
 Web Application
 ---------------
 
@@ -74,13 +78,15 @@ A web application is available to create and manage your projects from a browser
 To start the local webserver and access the app::
 
     make run
-    open http://127.0.0.1:8001/
+
+Then open you web browser at visit: http://127.0.0.1:8001/
 
 ------------------
 
 .. note::
     You are now ready to move onto the **Tutorials**: :ref:`scanpipe_tutorial_1`.
 
+
 Upgrading
 ---------
 
diff --git a/etc/requirements/base.txt b/etc/requirements/base.txt
index 701cc8c33..a1185d389 100644
--- a/etc/requirements/base.txt
+++ b/etc/requirements/base.txt
@@ -24,10 +24,10 @@ redis==3.5.3
 gunicorn==20.1.0
 
 # Docker
-container_inspector==3.1.2
+container_inspector>=3.1.2
 
 # ScanCode-toolkit
-scancode-toolkit==21.3.31
+scancode-toolkit[packages]==21.3.31
 
 # Utilities
 XlsxWriter==1.3.8
diff --git a/scanpipe/pipes/rootfs.py b/scanpipe/pipes/rootfs.py
index 72289d260..7c414df6a 100644
--- a/scanpipe/pipes/rootfs.py
+++ b/scanpipe/pipes/rootfs.py
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@
 from scanpipe import pipes
 from scanpipe.pipes import alpine
 from scanpipe.pipes import debian
+from scanpipe.pipes import rpm
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
@@ -40,6 +41,12 @@
     "alpine": alpine.package_getter,
     "debian": partial(debian.package_getter, distro="debian"),
     "ubuntu": partial(debian.package_getter, distro="ubuntu"),
+    "rhel": rpm.package_getter,
+    "centos": rpm.package_getter,
+    "fedora": rpm.package_getter,
+    "sles": rpm.package_getter,
+    "opensuse": rpm.package_getter,
+    "opensuse-tumbleweed": rpm.package_getter,
 }
 
 
diff --git a/scanpipe/pipes/rpm.py b/scanpipe/pipes/rpm.py
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..d2324b560
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scanpipe/pipes/rpm.py
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+#
+# http://nexb.com and https://github.com/nexB/scancode.io
+# The ScanCode.io software is licensed under the Apache License version 2.0.
+# Data generated with ScanCode.io is provided as-is without warranties.
+# ScanCode is a trademark of nexB Inc.
+#
+# You may not use this software except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at: http://apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed
+# under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR
+# CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the
+# specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
+#
+# Data Generated with ScanCode.io is provided on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES
+# OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. No content created from
+# ScanCode.io should be considered or used as legal advice. Consult an Attorney
+# for any legal advice.
+#
+# ScanCode.io is a free software code scanning tool from nexB Inc. and others.
+# Visit https://github.com/nexB/scancode.io for support and download.
+
+from packagedcode import rpm
+
+
+def package_getter(root_dir, detect_licenses=True, **kwargs):
+    """
+    Yield installed package objects.
+    """
+    packages = rpm.get_installed_packages(root_dir, detect_licenses=detect_licenses)
+    for package in packages:
+        yield package.purl, package