diff --git a/.github/workflows/stale.yml b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
index 34b99586698..4108c0be61d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ jobs:
       issues: write  # for actions/stale to close stale issues
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-    - uses: actions/stale@v5
+    - uses: actions/stale@v6
       with:
         repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
         stale-issue-message: 'This issue has been open 90 days with no activity.  Consequently, it is being marked with the "stale" label.  What this means is that the issue will be automatically closed in 30 days unless more comments are added or the "stale" label is removed.  If you come across this issue in the future, you may also find it helpful to visit our forum at https://discuss.ocaml.org where queries related to OCaml package management are very welcome.'