diff --git a/build.py b/build.py
index ca74144..0313ef8 100644
--- a/build.py
+++ b/build.py
@@ -1,10 +1,14 @@
 import os
-
+import shutil
 
 with open(".version", "r") as version_file:
     version = version_file.read().strip()
 
 print("Building the project...")
+# clear dist directory
+if os.path.exists("dist"):
+    shutil.rmtree("dist")
+    os.makedirs("dist")
 build = input("Include console in  build? (y/n): ").strip().lower()