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   with:
     enable-audit: false
 ```
+## Recommended permissions
 
+When using the `reusable-workflows` in your GitHub Actions workflow, it is recommended to set the following permissions to ensure proper functionality:
+
+```yaml
+permissions:
+  contents: read # access to read repository's content
+  actions: read # access to reading actions 
+```
 ## License
 
 The scripts and documentation in this project are released under the [MIT License](LICENSE.txt)