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+# Number of days of inactivity before an issue becomes stale
+daysUntilStale: 365
+# Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
+daysUntilClose: 30
+# Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
+exemptLabels:
+  - Security
+  - Sponsored
+  - "Status: Accepted"
+# Label to use when marking an issue as stale
+staleLabel: Status: Abandoned
+# 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.
+  The OpenNebula Dev Team
+# Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
+closeComment: >
+  This issue has been automatically closed due to lack of activity/feedback.
+  Please reopen if you have further input or need to bump this.
+  The OpenNebula Dev Team