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 Docker packaging on Linux comes with Docker scan plugin.
 You can simply install Docker following the [standard linux install](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/#server)
 
+For DEB-based distros, the plugin is installed as an optional dependency, but currently it's only available for amd64 platforms.
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+For RPM-based distros (CentOS, Fedora), the plugin is always installed (as RPM's don't have a concept of "optional" dependencies).
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 Just try to use the plugin, open a terminal and type the following command:
 
 ```console