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Support HTTPS via self-signed certificate for local network #7

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@Aaryan2R

Problem

HomeVault currently runs over HTTP only. Browsers show a "Not Secure" warning which concerns users and blocks some browser features (like clipboard access, which requires HTTPS).

Solution

Add optional HTTPS support using a self-signed certificate:

  1. Generate a self-signed cert with Python (cryptography library)
  2. Pass ssl_context to Flask or configure Nginx to serve HTTPS
  3. Add a setup option to enable/disable HTTPS

Notes

  • Cloudflare Tunnel (planned for v1.3) will handle remote HTTPS automatically
  • This issue is specifically for local network HTTPS
  • Users will need to accept the browser security warning once for self-signed certs
  • Cert generation should be automatic during setup

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    enhancementNew feature or requesthelp wantedExtra attention is needednetworkingRelated to Nginx, mDNS, Bonjour, or network access

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