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+# Clean up the stale issues
+
+daysUntilStale: 30
+daysUntilClose: 1
+
+exemptLabels:
+  - in progress
+  - pending
+
+staleLabel: stale
+
+markComment: >
+  This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had
+  recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you
+  for your contributions.
+
+closeComment: false