diff --git a/scripts/package-mac-dist.sh b/scripts/package-mac-dist.sh
index 8ea373a8b..1cc17f1da 100755
--- a/scripts/package-mac-dist.sh
+++ b/scripts/package-mac-dist.sh
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ set -euo pipefail
 
 ROOT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "$0")/.." && pwd)"
 
+# Default to universal binary for distribution builds (supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs)
+export BUILD_ARCHS="${BUILD_ARCHS:-all}"
+
 "$ROOT_DIR/scripts/package-mac-app.sh"
 
 APP="$ROOT_DIR/dist/Clawdbot.app"