diff --git a/.github/label-commenter-config.yml b/.github/label-commenter-config.yml
index de1b9038..9cea249d 100644
--- a/.github/label-commenter-config.yml
+++ b/.github/label-commenter-config.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ labels:
     labeled:
       issue:
         body: |
-          :wave: @{issue-author}, we use the issue tracker exclusively
+          :wave: @{{ issue.user.login }}, we use the issue tracker exclusively
           for bug reports and feature requests. However, this issue appears
           to be a support request. Please use our support channels
           to get help.