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+name: Auto approve release PRs
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [labeled]
+
+jobs:
+  auto-approve:
+    if: |
+      github.actor == 'Automator77' &&
+      github.event.label.name == 'automated pr'
+
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: hmarr/auto-approve-action@v3
+        with:
+          github-token: ${{ secrets.APPROVE_TOKEN }}