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+# Stale bot config https://github.com/apps/stale
+
+# Number of days of inactivity before an issue becomes stale (6 months)
+daysUntilStale: 183
+
+# Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
+daysUntilClose: 30
+
+# Label to use when marking an issue as stale
+staleLabel: stale
+
+# Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable
+markComment: >
+  This issue has been automatically marked as stale because no activity has
+  occurred in the last 6 months. It will be closed if no activity occurs in the
+  next 30 days. If this issue should not be closed please add a comment.
+  Thank you for your understanding and contributions.
+
+# Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
+closeComment: >
+  This issue has been closed because no activity has occurred in the last 7
+  months. Please reopen if this issue should not have been closed. Thank you
+  for your contributions.