diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index aabe16f0..d2b9804f 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 3
 exemptLabels:
   - pinned
   - security
+  - keep
 # 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