diff --git a/.github/workflows/close-old-issues.yaml b/.github/workflows/close-old-issues.yaml
index ed7f64b7..b3dbf8f0 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/close-old-issues.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/close-old-issues.yaml
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     permissions:
       issues: write  # Ensure necessary permissions for issues
+      pull-requests: none
+      contents: none
     steps:
     - name: Close inactive issues
       uses: actions/stale@v9.0.0