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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Dispatch an event to a remote repository using a `repo` scoped [Personal Access
 
 | Name | Description | Default |
 | --- | --- | --- |
-| `token` | (**required**) `GITHUB_TOKEN` (permissions `actions: write`) or a `repo` scoped [Personal Access Token (PAT)](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/creating-a-personal-access-token). See [token](#token) for further details. | `GITHUB_TOKEN` |
+| `token` | `GITHUB_TOKEN` (permissions `contents: write`) or a `repo` scoped [Personal Access Token (PAT)](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/creating-a-personal-access-token). See [token](#token) for further details. | `GITHUB_TOKEN` |
 | `repository` | The full name of the repository to send the dispatch. | `github.repository` (current repository) |
 | `event-type` | (**required**) A custom webhook event name. | |
 | `client-payload` | JSON payload with extra information about the webhook event that your action or workflow may use. | `{}` |