diff --git a/llama_stack/distribution/build_container.sh b/llama_stack/distribution/build_container.sh
index e949927d2..ed83b7bff 100755
--- a/llama_stack/distribution/build_container.sh
+++ b/llama_stack/distribution/build_container.sh
@@ -90,6 +90,7 @@ RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
        procps psmisc lsof \
        traceroute \
        bubblewrap \
+       gcc \
        && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
 
 ENV UV_SYSTEM_PYTHON=1