CI: build the dist directory

closes: #92

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[x] Description accurately reflects what changes are being made.
[x] Description explains why the changes are being made (or references an issue containing one).
[x] The PR appropriately sized.
[ ] New code has enough tests.
[ ] New code has enough documentation to answer "how do I use it?" and "what does it do?".
[ ] Existing documentation is up-to-date, if impacted.