# Build Custom Pieces

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You can use the CLI to build custom pieces for the platform. This process compiles the pieces and exports them as a .tgz packed archive.

### ​How It Works

The CLI scans the packages/pieces/ directory for the specified piece. It checks the name in the package.json file. If the piece is found, it builds and packages it into a .tgz archive.

### ​Usage

To build a piece, follow these steps:

- Ensure you have the CLI installed by cloning the repository.

- Run the following command:

```
npm run build-piece

```

You will be prompted to enter the name of the piece you want to build. For example:

```
? Enter the piece folder name : google-drive

```

The CLI will build the piece and you will be given the path to the archive. For example:

```
Piece 'google-drive' built and packed successfully at packages/pieces/community/google-drive/dist

```

You may also build the piece non-interactively by passing the piece name as an argument.  For example:

```
npm run build-piece google-drive

```