diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index f30c023..cad8fe1 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -546,3 +546,4 @@ FodyWeavers.xsd
 .idea/**
 *.s2pk
 s2pk.toml
+dist/**
diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f3f883a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+# Makefile for building and packaging the Sims 2 .s2pk CLI tool
+
+APP_NAME = s2pk
+CONFIGURATION = Release
+RUNTIME_LINUX = linux-x64
+RUNTIME_MAC = osx-x64
+OUTPUT_DIR = ./dist
+
+.PHONY: all clean build-linux build-mac package-linux package-mac
+
+all: build-linux build-mac package-linux package-mac
+
+clean:
+	rm -rf bin obj $(OUTPUT_DIR)
+
+build-linux:
+	dotnet publish -c $(CONFIGURATION) -r $(RUNTIME_LINUX) --self-contained true /p:PublishSingleFile=true -o $(OUTPUT_DIR)/$(APP_NAME)-linux
+
+build-mac:
+	dotnet publish -c $(CONFIGURATION) -r $(RUNTIME_MAC) --self-contained true /p:PublishSingleFile=true -o $(OUTPUT_DIR)/$(APP_NAME)-mac
+
+package-linux:
+	tar -czvf $(OUTPUT_DIR)/$(APP_NAME)-linux.tar.gz -C $(OUTPUT_DIR)/$(APP_NAME)-linux .
+
+package-mac:
+	tar -czvf $(OUTPUT_DIR)/$(APP_NAME)-mac.tar.gz -C $(OUTPUT_DIR)/$(APP_NAME)-mac .
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index acb2f45..14f7030 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -33,10 +33,10 @@ s2pk unpack -p ./output.s2pk -d "%USERPROFILE%\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Dow
 
 ## 🗓️ Update Cycle
 
-| Type         | Frequency        | Notes                                    |
-| ------------ | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
-| Minor Update | Every 3–6 months | Small enhancements, non-breaking changes |
-| Patch Update | As needed        | Bug fixes, security updates              |
+| Type             | Frequency        | Notes                                    |
+| ---------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
+| Minor Update     | Every 3–6 months | Small enhancements, non-breaking changes |
+| Patch Update     | As needed        | Bug fixes, security updates              |
 | Major Update[^1] | As needed        | Framework upgrades, major refactors      |
 
 - Reserve months: June (Mid-Year Chill) & December (End-Year Freeze)