diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index c6637863b..99d65e9ab 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@ daysUntilStale: 30
 daysUntilClose: 5
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
 exemptLabels:
-  - High Priority
-  - Feature Request
-  - need verification
-  - bug
-  - discuss
+  - dev: high priority
+  - topic: feature request
+  - issue: need verification
+  - issue: bug
+  - dev: discuss
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
-staleLabel: wontfix
+staleLabel: issue: wontfix
 # 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