diff --git a/.github/workflows/test_build.yml b/.github/workflows/test_build.yml
index 1a5a049..85873e1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test_build.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test_build.yml
@@ -50,6 +50,9 @@ jobs:
     - name: Install other dependencies
       run: pip install -r requirements.txt
       shell: bash
+    - name: Build msyd
+      run: pip install .
+      shell: bash
     - name: Test installation
       run: |
         msyd --version