OWASP-BLT · Copilot · Nov 30, 2025 · Nov 30, 2025 · Nov 30, 2025
@@ -152,34 +152,9 @@ See [cloudflare-worker/README.md](cloudflare-worker/README.md) for setup instruc
 ### Prerequisites
 
 - Python 3.10+
-- [Poetry](https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installation) for dependency management
 - [Wrangler CLI](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/install-and-update/) for Cloudflare Workers
 - Slack Bot Token and Signing Secret
 
-### Installation
-
-1. **Clone the repository**
-   ```bash
-   git clone https://github.com/OWASP-BLT/BLT-Lettuce.git
-   cd BLT-Lettuce
-   ```
-
-2. **Install dependencies**
-   ```bash
-   poetry install
-   ```
-
-3. **Set up environment variables**
-   ```bash
-   cp .env.sample .env
-   # Edit .env with your Slack credentials
-   ```
-
-4. **Run locally**
-   ```bash
-   poetry run python app.py
-   ```
-
 ### Deploy Cloudflare Worker
 
 ```bash
@@ -198,18 +173,22 @@ wrangler deploy
 
 ```
 BLT-Lettuce/
-├── app.py                  # Main Flask application
 ├── cloudflare-worker/      # Cloudflare Worker code
 │   ├── worker.py           # Python worker implementation
+│   ├── welcome_message.txt # Welcome message template
 │   ├── wrangler.toml       # Worker configuration
 │   └── README.md           # Worker documentation
 ├── data/
 │   ├── projects.json       # OWASP project metadata cache
-│   └── repos.json          # Repository categorization
+│   ├── repos.json          # Repository categorization
+│   └── stats.json          # Bot statistics
 ├── docs/
 │   └── index.html          # GitHub Pages dashboard
-├── src/lettuce/            # Bot plugins and modules
+├── scripts/
+│   ├── requirements.txt    # Script dependencies
+│   └── scrape_stats.py     # Stats scraper script
 ├── tests/                  # Test suite
+├── welcome_message.txt     # Welcome message source
 ├── pyproject.toml          # Poetry configuration
 └── README.md               # This file
 ```

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+:tada: *Welcome to the OWASP Slack Community, <@{user_id}>!* :tada:
+
+We're thrilled to have you here! Whether you're new to OWASP or a long-time contributor, this Slack workspace is the perfect place to connect, collaborate, and stay informed about all things OWASP.
+
+:small_blue_diamond: *Get Involved:*
+• Check out the *#contribute* channel to find ways to get involved with OWASP projects and initiatives.
+• Explore individual project channels, which are named *#project-name*, to dive into specific projects that interest you.
+• Join our chapter channels, named *#chapter-name*, to connect with local OWASP members in your area.
+
+:small_blue_diamond: *Stay Updated:*
+• Visit *#newsroom* for the latest updates and announcements.
+• Follow *#external-activities* for news about OWASP's engagement with the wider security community.
+
+:small_blue_diamond: *Connect and Learn:*
+• *#jobs*: Looking for new opportunities? Check out the latest job postings here.
+• *#leaders*: Connect with OWASP leaders and stay informed about leadership activities.
+• *#project-committee*: Engage with the committee overseeing OWASP projects.
+• *#gsoc*: Stay updated on Google Summer of Code initiatives.
+• *#github-admins*: Get support and discuss issues related to OWASP's GitHub repositories.
+• *#learning*: Share and find resources to expand your knowledge in the field of application security.
+
+We're excited to see the amazing contributions you'll make. If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Let's work together to make software security visible and improve the security of the software we all rely on.
+
+Welcome aboard! :rocket:
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 import hmac
 import json
 from datetime import datetime, timezone
+from pathlib import Path
 
 from js import Response, fetch
 
@@ -21,40 +22,14 @@ def get_utc_now():
     return datetime.now(timezone.utc).isoformat()
 
 
-WELCOME_MESSAGE = (
-    ":tada: *Welcome to the OWASP Slack Community, <@{user_id}>!* :tada:\n\n"
-    "We're thrilled to have you here! Whether you're new to OWASP or a "
-    "long-time contributor, this Slack workspace is the perfect place to "
-    "connect, collaborate, and stay informed about all things OWASP.\n\n"
-    ":small_blue_diamond: *Get Involved:*\n"
-    "• Check out the *#contribute* channel to find ways to get involved "
-    "with OWASP projects and initiatives.\n"
-    "• Explore individual project channels, which are named *#project-name*, "
-    "to dive into specific projects that interest you.\n"
-    "• Join our chapter channels, named *#chapter-name*, to connect with "
-    "local OWASP members in your area.\n\n"
-    ":small_blue_diamond: *Stay Updated:*\n"
-    "• Visit *#newsroom* for the latest updates and announcements.\n"
-    "• Follow *#external-activities* for news about OWASP's engagement "
-    "with the wider security community.\n\n"
-    ":small_blue_diamond: *Connect and Learn:*\n"
-    "• *#jobs*: Looking for new opportunities? Check out the latest "
-    "job postings here.\n"
-    "• *#leaders*: Connect with OWASP leaders and stay informed about "
-    "leadership activities.\n"
-    "• *#project-committee*: Engage with the committee overseeing "
-    "OWASP projects.\n"
-    "• *#gsoc*: Stay updated on Google Summer of Code initiatives.\n"
-    "• *#github-admins*: Get support and discuss issues related to "
-    "OWASP's GitHub repositories.\n"
-    "• *#learning*: Share and find resources to expand your knowledge "
-    "in the field of application security.\n\n"
-    "We're excited to see the amazing contributions you'll make. If you "
-    "have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Let's "
-    "work together to make software security visible and improve the "
-    "security of the software we all rely on.\n\n"
-    "Welcome aboard! :rocket:"
-)
+def load_welcome_message():
+    """Load the welcome message from the text file."""
+    welcome_file = Path(__file__).parent / "welcome_message.txt"
+    return welcome_file.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
+
+
+# Load welcome message from file
+WELCOME_MESSAGE = load_welcome_message()
 
 
 async def get_stats(env):