diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 3b253f96f2..b99dabf615 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
 exemptLabels:
   - security
+  - stale-exempt
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: wontfix
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable