Allow http-only URLs for localhost urls

[benkaiser]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I am setting up a local server on my Android device with the termux app/environment+nodejs. This is just a simple http server I am running locally on the device. I would like to be able to register the nodejs server via webhook, but because of the https check in place, it is rejected as a "Invalid URL".

Describe the solution you'd like
Either a way to bypass HTTPS requirement for webhooks in settings, or explicitly allow-listing localhost as non-https.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Setting up the nodejs server with a self-signed cert, I'll see if I can get this to work.

Additional context
N/a

[benkaiser]

Definitely fails with a self-signed cert

I'll try and trust it somehow, not liking my chances

[benkaiser]

Self signed certificate worked in the end.. had to create a CA cert, then make a cert for my server and sign it with the CA cert, then trust the CA cert in my device settings.

So I have a workaround. But my original ask still stands, could it be considered to excempt a localhost endpoint for webhooks from https?

[capcom6]

Hello!

Thank you for sharing your use case!

Allowing HTTP connections for localhost specifically might not be ideal, as localhost can be redefined in the /etc/hosts file. However, allowing unencrypted HTTP connections for loopback IPs like 127.0.0.1 seems feasible.

I’ll need some time to implement and test these changes. I’ll notify you as soon as the first implementation is ready.

[benkaiser]

Wow, thanks @capcom6 ! Absolutely no pressure, as like I said, I have the workaround up and running. But thanks!
Also, I'll share the proper blog post when I do a full write-up of the service I'm building (a basic LLM via SMS service). Absolutely would not be possible without this software.

[capcom6]

Okay, the first implementation is ready: #198

It allows registering HTTP webhook URLs with the host 127.0.0.1 in Local Server mode.

[benkaiser]

PR looks good!
Unreal turnaround too, let me know if you ever need a job reference!

[odarcan]

@capcom6 how is it going I would like to be able to use the app to simply do a GET or POST on a webserver on my LAN, without using webhooks or external servers at all.

[capcom6]

@odarcan,

This issue was specifically about allowing HTTP webhooks for localhost URLs, and this feature has already been implemented.

For your request, please create a new issue with more details about your use case. Alternatively, you can contact me at support@sms-gate.app for further assistance.