diff --git a/.github/workflows/pythonpackage.yml b/.github/workflows/pythonpackage.yml
index 8d98447cc..1ddf53a00 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pythonpackage.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pythonpackage.yml
@@ -31,6 +31,10 @@ jobs:
     - name: Python License Check
       run: |
         python -m detection_rules license-check
+        
+    - name: Build release package
+      run: |
+        python -m detection_rules build-release
 
     - name: Unit tests
       run: |