SSL configuration now available as separate property, eliminating URI workarounds.
Full changelog
SSL/TLS improvements
Features
SSL configuration: Created a separate ssl property for the config so users don't have to specify an ssl_cert_path to use SSL or use the URI workaround for HTTPS API access
Build
Updated reqwest and build dependencies
Updated the Docker image to ship with trusted CA root certificates from providers like LetsEncrypt, DigiCert, etc. for Docker SSL users
Documentation
Updated the README with a more detailed section on how to acquire SSL certificate information
Created an authorship policy and PR template requiring explicit acknowledgement of AI assistance
