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 ## Examples
 
+Note that `github-token` is optional in this action, and the input is there
+in case you need to use a non-default token.
+
+By default, github-script will use the token provided to your workflow.
+
 ### Comment on an issue
 
 ```yaml
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 /******/ 	}();
 /******/ 	
 /******/ }
-);
+);
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