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+To implement HTTPS using Let's Encrypt and ngrok while modifying your Flask application, follow these structured steps:
+
+## Step 1: Install and Set Up ngrok
+
+1. **Download ngrok**:
+   - Go to the [ngrok website](https://ngrok.com/download) and download the appropriate version for your OS.
+   - Install ngrok by following the instructions on the site.
+
+2. **Authenticate ngrok**:
+   - Sign up for a free account at ngrok.com.
+   - After signing up, you’ll receive an authtoken. Run the following command to set it up:
+     ```bash
+     ngrok config add-authtoken <your_auth_token>
+     ```
+
+## Step 2: Modify Flask to Accept HTTPS
+
+Update your Flask application to use ngrok to tunnel HTTPS traffic:
+
+1. **Change `run_flask()` to bind to HTTP**:
+   This is so ngrok can handle the SSL termination. Update the endpoint by removing the `ssl_context`:
+   ```python
+   def run_flask():
+       app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=8888)
+   ```
+
+2. **Expose the Flask app via ngrok**:
+   You can run ngrok to expose your Flask app by executing:
+   ```bash
+   ngrok http 8888
+   ```
+   This will give you a public HTTPS URL that tunnels to your local Flask app.
+
+## Step 3: Modify the Development Environment (devenv.nix)
+
+You’ll need to add the ngrok installation to your `devenv.nix` configuration, if it's not already installed.
+
+1. **Edit `devenv.nix`**:
+
+```nix
+{ pkgs ? import <nixpkgs> {} }:
+
+pkgs.mkShell {
+  buildInputs = [
+    pkgs.ngrok
+  ];
+
+  shellHook = ''
+    # Set up ngrok to run automatically
+    ngrok http 8888 &
+  '';
+}
+```
+
+This snippet sets up ngrok to run in the background whenever you start your development environment.
+
+## Step 4: Implement the PKI Chain in `geturl.py`
+
+To implement an HTTPS PKI chain, consider using the Let's Encrypt certificate. For local development, you can't use Let's Encrypt directly without a publicly reachable domain, but you can still prepare your code as if you're using secure connections.
+
+1. **Modify `geturl.py`**:
+
+Assuming your application logic has not changed, implement a function to fetch the ngrok URL:
+
+```python
+import os
+import requests
+import threading
+import time
+
+def get_ngrok_url():
+    response = requests.get("http://localhost:4040/api/tunnels")
+    tunnels = response.json()["tunnels"]
+    for tunnel in tunnels:
+        if tunnel["name"] == "http":
+            return tunnel["public_url"]
+    return None
+
+def create_playlist():
+    # Your existing code to create a playlist
+    ...
+
+def run_flask():
+    app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=8888)
+
+def main():
+    # Start Flask in a background thread
+    flask_thread = threading.Thread(target=run_flask, daemon=True)
+    flask_thread.start()
+
+    # Wait for ngrok to be ready
+    time.sleep(5)  # Allow some time for ngrok to initialize
+
+    ngrok_url = get_ngrok_url()
+    print(f"Ngrok URL: {ngrok_url}")
+
+    print("Please authorize access via the following URL:", sp_oauth.get_authorize_url())
+
+    while not os.path.exists("access_token.txt"):
+        time.sleep(1)
+
+    playlist_url = create_playlist()
+    print(f"Playlist URL returned: {playlist_url}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
+```
+
+In this code:
+- `get_ngrok_url()` fetches the ngrok tunnel URL dynamically.
+- You can then safely use this URL to inform other services of your HTTPS endpoint.
+
+## Summary
+
+This setup will let you run a local Flask application using HTTPS through an ngrok tunnel. You process the playlist creation and output the URL correctly while working in a secure environment. If you later transition to production, you can directly implement Let's Encrypt for your domain, maintaining the same architecture with minimal changes.