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+# Configuration for probot-stale - https://github.com/probot/stale
+daysUntilStale: 32
+daysUntilClose: 8
+exemptLabels:
+  - pinned
+  - security
+  - confirmed
+staleLabel: stale-bot
+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: >
+  This issue has been automatically closed it has not had recent activity.
+