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+# Number of days of inactivity before an issue becomes stale
+daysUntilStale: 60
+# Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
+daysUntilClose: 14
+# Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
+exemptLabels:
+  - Future
+  - MAPDL
+# 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 it has not had
+  recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you
+  for your contributions.
+# Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
+closeComment: >
+  Closed due to inactivity. Feel free to reopen if there is new information
+  or interest. 
+  Thank you!
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