stale
A GitHub Action that automatically marks and closes stale issues and pull requests based on inactivity.
What is stale?
actions/stale is a GitHub Action that automates the process of identifying and closing inactive issues and pull requests in a repository. It helps maintainers reduce clutter by warning about stale items and closing them after a configurable period, ensuring that only active discussions remain open. The action is highly customizable, allowing fine-grained control over which items are targeted and how they are handled.
Open-source maintainers, project managers, and development teams using GitHub who need to automate repository hygiene and keep issue trackers manageable.
Developers choose this action because it is an official GitHub Action with extensive configuration options, robust state management, and a focus on safety features like dry-run mode. It directly integrates into GitHub workflows, requires minimal setup, and is trusted by thousands of repositories for automated maintenance.
Overview
Marks issues and pull requests that have not had recent interaction
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating cleanup of old, unresolved issues in active repositories
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