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+daysUntilStale: 60
+daysUntilClose: 7
+
+exemptLabels: [ 'status: pending' ]
+exemptProjects: true
+exemptMilestones: true
+exemptAssignees: true
+
+staleLabel: 'status: 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