Worked on the viduni94/kibana repository to deliver a targeted enhancement for development workflows by introducing a new --insecure flag to the synthtrace CLI. This feature, implemented using TypeScript and Node.js, allows developers to bypass SSL certificate validation when connecting to Elasticsearch endpoints, specifically supporting scenarios with self-signed certificates. The approach maintained secure defaults for production by making the flag opt-in and preserving localhost detection, balancing flexibility with security. The work focused on CLI development and security configuration, with no major bugs reported or fixed during the period, emphasizing stability and improved usability for local development environments.