diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -25,6 +25,12 @@ Please see https://pocketpy.dev for details or try [Live Demo](https://pocketpy.
 Download the `pocketpy.h` on our [GitHub Release](https://github.com/blueloveTH/pocketpy/releases) page.
 And `#include` it in your project.
 
+You can also use cmake to build it from source. See CMakeLists.txt for details.
+These variables can be set to control the build process:
++ `PK_BUILD_EXE` - Build the executable file
++ `PK_BUILD_STATIC_LIB` - Build the static library
++ `PK_BUILD_SHARED_LIB` - Build the shared library
+
 If you are working with [Unity Engine](https://unity.com/), you can download our plugin [PocketPython](https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/visual-scripting/pocketpy-241120) on the Asset Store.
 
 ### Compile flags
diff --git a/docs/quick-start/installation.md b/docs/quick-start/installation.md
index d911c93b..c128da97 100644
--- a/docs/quick-start/installation.md
+++ b/docs/quick-start/installation.md
@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ order: 100
 Download the `pocketpy.h` on our [GitHub Release](https://github.com/blueloveTH/pocketpy/releases) page.
 And `#include` it in your project.
 
+You can also use cmake to build it from source. See CMakeLists.txt for details.
+These variables can be set to control the build process:
++ `PK_BUILD_EXE` - Build the executable file
++ `PK_BUILD_STATIC_LIB` - Build the static library
++ `PK_BUILD_SHARED_LIB` - Build the shared library
+
 ### Compile flags
 
 To compile it with your project, these flags must be set: