Developed and deployed an automated stale pull request and issue closure workflow for the xbmc/xbmc repository, targeting items inactive for 30 days while exempting those marked as part of the Roadmap. Leveraging GitHub Actions and YAML, the solution included user-facing messaging to clarify automatic closures and incorporated a dry-run phase for safe initial rollout, along with a production mode toggle to manage debug behavior. This automation streamlined backlog hygiene by reducing manual triage and accelerating issue lifecycles, while maintaining transparency for contributors. The work focused on CI/CD configuration and automation, enhancing project governance and contributor experience without introducing regressions.