diff --git a/.github/workflows/slack.yml b/.github/workflows/slack.yml
index 81d6bc6..d7fe317 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/slack.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/slack.yml
@@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ jobs:
     name: Notify Slack on star
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-    - name: Get current star count
-      run: |
-        echo ::set-env name=STARS::$(curl --silent 'https://api.github.com/repos/layer5io/istio-service-mesh-workshop' -H 'Accept: application/vnd.github.preview' | jq '.watchers_count')
-    - name: Notify slack
-      env:
-        SLACK_BOT_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.SLACK_BOT_TOKEN }}
-      uses: pullreminders/slack-action@master
-      with:
-        args: '{\"channel\":\"CSK7N9TGX\",\"text\":\"${{ github.actor }} just starred Istio Service Mesh Workshop! (https://github.com/layer5io/istio-service-mesh-workshop/stargazers) Total ⭐️: ${{env.STARS}}\"}'
+      - name: Get current star count
+        run: |
+          echo "STARS=$(curl --silent 'https://api.github.com/repos/${{github.repository}}' -H 'Accept: application/vnd.github.preview' | jq '.stargazers_count')" >> $GITHUB_ENV
+      - name: Notify slack
+        env:
+          SLACK_BOT_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.SLACK_BOT_TOKEN }}
+        uses: pullreminders/slack-action@master
+        with:
+          args: '{\"channel\":\"CSK7N9TGX\",\"text\":\"${{ github.actor }} just starred ${{github.repository}}! (https://github.com/${{github.repository}}/stargazers) Total ⭐️: ${{env.STARS}}\"}'
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a31e142..2c59721 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Introduction to Istio
-A workshop teaching concepts of service mesh through the lens of Istio. Questions? See the community [discussion forum](http://discuss.layer5.io).
+A workshop teaching concepts of service mesh through the lens of Istio. Questions? See the community [discussion forum](https://discuss.layer5.io).
 
 [Free] Use the Cloud Native Playground to walk-through the labs in this workshop in a live Kubernetes environment - https://play.meshery.io
 
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Wrap up / Q&A (10 minutes)
 
 # Authors
 
-- Layer5 Authors [Twitter](https://twitter.com/layer5), [Slack](http://slack.layer5.io)
+- Layer5 Authors [Twitter](https://x.com/layer5), [Slack](https://slack.layer5.io)
 
 ## Workshop Resources
 
@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ This workshop and other service mesh resources have been created by the [Layer5
 
 [Layer5](https://layer5.io)'s cloud native application and infrastructure management software enables organizations to expect more from their infrastructure. We embrace developer-defined infrastructure. We empower engineer to change how they write applications, support operators in rethinking how they run modern infrastructure and enable product owners to regain full control over their product portfolio.
 
-- Engage in [Slack](http://slack.layer5.io)
-- Follow on Twitter: [@layer5](https://twitter.com/layer5), [@mesheryio](https://twitter.com/mesheryio), [@smp_spec](https://twitter.com/smp_spec)
+- Engage in [Slack](https://slack.layer5.io)
+- Follow on Twitter: [@layer5](https://x.com/layer5), [@mesheryio](https://x.com/mesheryio), [@smp_spec](https://x.com/smp_spec)
 - Watch on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFL1af7_wdnhHXL1InzaMvA?sub_confirmation=1), Follow on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/layer5)
 - Discuss in the [Community Forum](https://discuss.layer5.io).