Tech Jan 10, 2026 4 min Lazy-load local videos in Astro with preload="metadata" and a rehype plugin Embedding WebM or MP4 in an article makes the page heavy. I implemented a system that loads only the first frame with preload="metadata" and starts playback on click, using a rehype plugin. Astro Performance rehype JavaScript
Tech Dec 7, 2025 4 min Lightweight YouTube Embeds in Astro: Lazy Loading with a Rehype Plugin The official YouTube embed code is heavy. I built a custom rehype plugin to show thumbnails first and load the iframe only on click. Astro YouTube Performance rehype JavaScript
