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+# This workflow runs whenever a new pull request is created
+name: New Pull Request
+
+# Only run for "main" branch PRs
+on: 
+  pull_request:
+    branches: 
+      - main
+
+jobs:
+  automation:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+    # Assign the PR to whomever created it. This is useful for visualizing assignments on project boards
+    # See https://github.com/marketplace/actions/pull-request-assigner
+    - name: Assign PR to creator
+      uses: thomaseizinger/assign-pr-creator-action@v1.0.0
+      if: github.event_name == 'pull_request' && github.event.action == 'opened'
+      # Note, this authentication token is created automatically
+      # See: https://docs.github.com/en/actions/configuring-and-managing-workflows/authenticating-with-the-github_token
+      with:
+        repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+      # Ignore errors. It is possible the PR was created by someone who cannot be assigned
+      continue-on-error: true