[Feature]: Add automation to manage stale issues and PRs #60588
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Description
Currently, the repository does not have any automated mechanism to manage inactive (stale) issues and pull requests. As a result, many old issues and PRs remain open indefinitely, even when they are no longer relevant or actively being worked on. This leads to:
- Cluttered issue tracker
- Increased maintenance overhead
- Difficulty in identifying active vs inactive work
- Slower triaging process for maintainers
To improve repository hygiene and reduce manual effort, we propose adding an automated Stale Issue Bot using GitHub Actions.
Proposed Solution:
We propose implementing a Stale Issue Bot using the actions/stale GitHub Action. The bot will automatically monitor issues and pull requests and take the following actions:
✅ Behavior of the bot
- If an issue or PR has been inactive for 60 days:
- The bot will post a comment notifying that it has become stale.
- The bot will add a stale label to the issue/PR.
- If there is no activity for 7 more days after marking it stale:
- The bot will automatically close the issue or PR.
Proposed Implementation :
A new workflow file should be added:
.github/workflows/stale-bot.yml
Use case
This automation will:
- Keep the repository clean and organized
- Reduce manual effort for maintainers
- Help prioritize active issues and PRs
- Prevent outdated discussions from lingering indefinitely
Related issues
No there is no any other related issue with this
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- Yes I am willing to submit a PR!
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