diff --git a/.github/release.yml b/.github/release.yml
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--- a/.github/release.yml
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-changelog:
-  categories:
-    - title: New Features
-      labels:
-        - enhancement
-        - new feature
-    - title: Bug fixes or behavior changes
-      labels:
-        - bug
-        - BLOCKER
-    - title: Documentation
-      labels:
-        - documentation
-        - examples
-    - title: Maintenance
-      labels:
-        - maintenance
-        - dependencies
-        - CI/CD
-    - title: MAPDL and/or API related
-      labels:
-        - MAPDL
diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
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-# Number of days of inactivity before an issue becomes stale
-daysUntilStale: 60
-# Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
-daysUntilClose: 14
-# Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
-exemptLabels:
-  - Future
-  - MAPDL
-# Label to use when marking an issue as stale
-staleLabel:
-  - Stale
-# 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.
-# Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
-closeComment: >
-  Closed due to inactivity. Feel free to reopen if there is new information
-  or interest. 
-  Thank you!
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diff --git a/doc/changelog.d/4195.miscellaneous.md b/doc/changelog.d/4195.miscellaneous.md
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+Ci: remove unused stale issue and release configuration files