diff --git a/GitReleaseManager.yaml b/GitReleaseManager.yaml
index f2c07c52..883d55f3 100644
--- a/GitReleaseManager.yaml
+++ b/GitReleaseManager.yaml
@@ -13,8 +13,6 @@ close:
     The release is available on:
     - [GitHub Release](https://github.com/{owner}/{repository}/releases/tag/{milestone})
 
-default-branch: master
-
 labels:
   - name: Breaking Change
     description: Functionality breaking changes