TechJan 10, 20264 minLazy-load local videos in Astro with preload="metadata" and a rehype pluginEmbedding 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.AstroPerformancerehypeJavaScript
TechDec 7, 20254 minLightweight YouTube Embeds in Astro: Lazy Loading with a Rehype PluginThe official YouTube embed code is heavy. I built a custom rehype plugin to show thumbnails first and load the iframe only on click.AstroYouTubePerformancerehypeJavaScript
