diff --git a/.github/workflows/most-helpful-contributors.yml b/.github/workflows/most-helpful-contributors.yml
index 71d0bc6..38bc747 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/most-helpful-contributors.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/most-helpful-contributors.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ on:
   workflow_dispatch:
 
 permissions:
-  contents: read
+  contents: write
   discussions: write
 
 jobs: