diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 04ae1b2..fb39360 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -7,3 +7,4 @@ __pycache__/
 dist/
 build/
 *.egg-info/
+.pypirc
diff --git a/.pypirc.example b/.pypirc.example
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3ee100c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.pypirc.example
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+[distutils]
+index-servers =
+    forgejo
+
+[forgejo]
+# Forgejo PyPI Repository Configuration
+# Repository: https://your-forgejo-instance.com/api/packages/{username}/pypi
+# Documentation: https://docs.forgejo.org/en/latest/usage/packages/pypi/
+#
+# To use this file:
+# 1. Replace YOUR_FORGEJO_INSTANCE with your Forgejo URL
+# 2. Replace YOUR_USERNAME with your Forgejo username
+# 3. Replace YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN with your Forgejo personal access token
+#    (Generate at: https://your-forgejo-instance.com/user/settings/applications)
+# 4. Keep this file secure (credentials inside!)
+#
+# WARNING: This file contains sensitive credentials.
+# Add to .gitignore to prevent accidental commits!
+
+repository = https://git.him-tools.de/api/packages/HIM-public/pypi/
+username = __token__
+password = YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b3c392b..b86097d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@ A Python client for the Booklooker REST API designed for middleware and connecto
 pip install -e .[dev,webhooks]
 ```
 
+## Packaging and publishing
+
+Build a source distribution and wheel:
+
+```bash
+python build_dist.py
+```
+
+Upload the artifacts to Forgejo PyPI after creating your local `.pypirc` from `.pypirc.example`:
+
+```powershell
+.\upload_dist_to_forgejo_pypi.ps1 -Build
+```
+
 ## Quick start
 
 ```python
diff --git a/build_dist.py b/build_dist.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..62ec250
--- /dev/null
+++ b/build_dist.py
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+"""Build wheel and source distribution for publishing."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import shutil
+import subprocess
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parent
+DIST_DIR = PROJECT_ROOT / "dist"
+BUILD_DIR = PROJECT_ROOT / "build"
+
+
+def run(cmd: list[str]) -> None:
+    print(f"[+] Running: {' '.join(cmd)}")
+    result = subprocess.run(cmd, cwd=PROJECT_ROOT)
+    if result.returncode != 0:
+        raise SystemExit(result.returncode)
+
+
+def ensure_package(package: str) -> None:
+    result = subprocess.run(
+        [sys.executable, "-m", "pip", "show", package],
+        cwd=PROJECT_ROOT,
+        stdout=subprocess.DEVNULL,
+        stderr=subprocess.DEVNULL,
+    )
+    if result.returncode != 0:
+        print(f"[+] Installing missing dependency: {package}")
+        run([sys.executable, "-m", "pip", "install", package])
+
+
+def main() -> None:
+    print()
+    print("=" * 72)
+    print("Booklooker Client - Build Python Distribution")
+    print("=" * 72)
+    print()
+
+    ensure_package("build")
+
+    if DIST_DIR.exists():
+        shutil.rmtree(DIST_DIR)
+    if BUILD_DIR.exists():
+        shutil.rmtree(BUILD_DIR)
+
+    run([sys.executable, "-m", "build"])
+
+    files = sorted(path.name for path in DIST_DIR.glob("*"))
+    print()
+    print("Built artifacts:")
+    for name in files:
+        print(f"  - {name}")
+    print()
+    print("Build completed successfully.")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index a782471..e0d0789 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -24,7 +24,9 @@ webhooks = [
 ]
 dev = [
   "pytest>=8.3.3",
-  "pytest-asyncio>=0.24.0"
+  "pytest-asyncio>=0.24.0",
+  "build>=1.2.2",
+  "twine>=5.1.1"
 ]
 
 [tool.setuptools.package-dir]
diff --git a/upload_dist_to_forgejo_pypi.ps1 b/upload_dist_to_forgejo_pypi.ps1
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e752704
--- /dev/null
+++ b/upload_dist_to_forgejo_pypi.ps1
@@ -0,0 +1,118 @@
+# Upload Python distribution artifacts to Forgejo PyPI
+#
+# Prerequisites:
+#   1. Create .pypirc in the project root
+#   2. Copy from .pypirc.example and add your Forgejo credentials
+#
+# Usage:
+#   .\upload_dist_to_forgejo_pypi.ps1
+#   .\upload_dist_to_forgejo_pypi.ps1 -Build
+
+param(
+    [switch]$Build = $false,
+    [switch]$Help = $false
+)
+
+if ($Help) {
+    Write-Host @"
+Upload distribution artifacts to Forgejo PyPI for Booklooker Client
+
+USAGE:
+    .\upload_dist_to_forgejo_pypi.ps1 [-Build]
+
+OPTIONS:
+    -Build      Force rebuild the package before uploading
+    -Help       Display this help message
+
+SETUP:
+    1. Create .pypirc in the project root
+    2. Copy from .pypirc.example as template
+    3. Add your Forgejo repository URL and credentials:
+       [distutils]
+       index-servers = forgejo
+
+       [forgejo]
+       repository = https://your-forgejo-instance.com/api/packages/YOUR_USERNAME/pypi
+       username = __token__
+       password = YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN
+
+EXAMPLES:
+    .\upload_dist_to_forgejo_pypi.ps1           # Upload existing dist artifacts
+    .\upload_dist_to_forgejo_pypi.ps1 -Build    # Rebuild and upload
+"@
+    exit 0
+}
+
+$projectRoot = Split-Path -Parent $MyInvocation.MyCommand.Path
+$pypiRcSrc = Join-Path $projectRoot ".pypirc"
+$pypiRcDest = Join-Path $env:USERPROFILE ".pypirc"
+$activateScript = Join-Path $projectRoot ".venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1"
+
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "========================================================================"
+Write-Host "Booklooker Client - Upload to Forgejo PyPI"
+Write-Host "========================================================================"
+Write-Host ""
+
+if (!(Test-Path $pypiRcSrc)) {
+    Write-Host "[!] .pypirc not found in the project root." -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Setup instructions:"
+    Write-Host "  1. Copy .pypirc.example to .pypirc"
+    Write-Host "  2. Edit .pypirc with your Forgejo credentials"
+    Write-Host "  3. Run this script again"
+    Write-Host ""
+    exit 1
+}
+
+if (!(Test-Path $activateScript)) {
+    Write-Host "[!] Virtual environment activation script not found: $activateScript" -ForegroundColor Red
+    exit 1
+}
+
+Write-Host "Configuring credentials..."
+Copy-Item -Path $pypiRcSrc -Destination $pypiRcDest -Force
+
+try {
+    & $activateScript
+
+    python -m pip show twine *> $null
+    if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
+        Write-Host "Installing twine..."
+        python -m pip install twine
+        if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
+            exit $LASTEXITCODE
+        }
+    }
+
+    Push-Location $projectRoot
+
+    $distArtifacts = Get-ChildItem -Path "dist" -File -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    if ($Build -or !$distArtifacts) {
+        if ($Build) {
+            Write-Host "Rebuilding distribution artifacts..."
+        } else {
+            Write-Host "No distribution artifacts found. Building package..."
+        }
+
+        python .\build_dist.py
+        if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
+            exit $LASTEXITCODE
+        }
+    }
+
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "========================================================================"
+    Write-Host "Uploading distribution artifacts to Forgejo PyPI..."
+    Write-Host "========================================================================"
+    Write-Host ""
+
+    twine upload -r forgejo dist/*
+    exit $LASTEXITCODE
+}
+finally {
+    Pop-Location -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    if (Test-Path $pypiRcDest) {
+        Remove-Item $pypiRcDest -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    }
+}