diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 26050b7..e0a1ee0 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -68,26 +68,6 @@ AI_EMBEDDINGS_MODEL=mistral-embed
 # User rate limiting (queries per minute)
 AI_RATE_LIMIT_MAX_REQUESTS=4
 
-# ============================================================================
-# 🎥 VIDEO EMBEDDING - PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION
-# ============================================================================
-
-# Enable local caching of Nextcloud videos (highly recommended)
-VIDEO_CACHE_ENABLED=true
-
-# Directory for cached videos (ensure it's writable and has sufficient space)
-# This directory will grow over time as videos are cached permanently
-VIDEO_CACHE_DIR=./cache/videos
-
-# Emergency cleanup threshold in MB - videos are cached indefinitely
-# Only triggers cleanup when approaching this limit to prevent disk full
-# Recommended: 2000MB (2GB) for small deployments, 5000MB+ for larger ones
-VIDEO_CACHE_MAX_SIZE=2000
-
-# Maximum individual video file size for caching in MB
-# Videos larger than this will stream directly without caching
-VIDEO_MAX_SIZE=200
-
 # ============================================================================
 # CACHING BEHAVIOR
 # ============================================================================
diff --git a/src/components/Video.astro b/src/components/Video.astro
deleted file mode 100644
index 4e16902..0000000
--- a/src/components/Video.astro
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,46 +0,0 @@
----
-// src/components/Video.astro - SIMPLE responsive video component
-export interface Props {
-  src: string;
-  title?: string;
-  controls?: boolean;
-  autoplay?: boolean;
-  muted?: boolean;
-  loop?: boolean;
-  aspectRatio?: '16:9' | '4:3' | '1:1';
-  preload?: 'none' | 'metadata' | 'auto';
-}
-
-const {
-  src,
-  title = 'Video',
-  controls = true,
-  autoplay = false,
-  muted = false,
-  loop = false,
-  aspectRatio = '16:9',
-  preload = 'metadata'
-} = Astro.props;
-
-const aspectClass = `aspect-${aspectRatio.replace(':', '-')}`;
----
-
-<div class={`video-container ${aspectClass}`}>
-  <video 
-    src={src}
-    controls={controls}
-    autoplay={autoplay}
-    muted={muted}
-    loop={loop}
-    preload={preload}
-    style="width: 100%; height: 100%;"
-    data-video-title={title}
-  >
-    <p>Your browser does not support the video element.</p>
-  </video>
-  {title !== 'Video' && (
-    <div class="video-metadata">
-      <div class="video-title">{title}</div>
-    </div>
-  )}
-</div>
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diff --git a/src/styles/knowledgebase.css b/src/styles/knowledgebase.css
index 6537109..b3139f4 100644
--- a/src/styles/knowledgebase.css
+++ b/src/styles/knowledgebase.css
@@ -691,12 +691,11 @@
 
 
 /* ==========================================================================
-   VIDEO EMBEDDING - Add to knowledgebase.css
+   VIDEO EMBEDDING - ULTRA SIMPLE: Just full width, natural aspect ratios
    ========================================================================== */
 
-/* Video Container and Responsive Wrapper */
+/* Video Container - just a styled wrapper */
 :where(.markdown-content) .video-container {
-  position: relative;
   width: 100%;
   margin: 2rem 0;
   border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 0.75rem);
@@ -705,84 +704,34 @@
   box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16));
 }
 
-/* Responsive 16:9 aspect ratio by default */
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container.aspect-16-9 {
-  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container.aspect-4-3 {
-  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container.aspect-1-1 {
-  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
-}
-
-/* Video Element Styling */
+/* Video Element - full width, natural aspect ratio */
 :where(.markdown-content) .video-container video {
   width: 100%;
-  height: 100%;
-  object-fit: contain;
+  height: auto;
+  display: block;
   background-color: #000;
   border: none;
   outline: none;
 }
 
-/* Custom Video Controls Enhancement */
-:where(.markdown-content) video::-webkit-media-controls-panel {
-  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
+/* YouTube iframe - full width, preserve embedded dimensions ratio */
+:where(.markdown-content) .video-container iframe {
+  width: 100%;
+  height: auto;
+  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; /* Only for iframes since they don't have intrinsic ratio */
+  display: block;
+  border: none;
+  outline: none;
 }
 
-:where(.markdown-content) video::-webkit-media-controls-current-time-display,
-:where(.markdown-content) video::-webkit-media-controls-time-remaining-display {
-  color: white;
-  text-shadow: none;
+/* Focus states for accessibility */
+:where(.markdown-content) .video-container video:focus,
+:where(.markdown-content) .video-container iframe:focus {
+  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
+  outline-offset: 3px;
 }
 
-/* Video Loading State */
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container .video-loading {
-  position: absolute;
-  top: 50%;
-  left: 50%;
-  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
-  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
-  display: flex;
-  flex-direction: column;
-  align-items: center;
-  gap: 1rem;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container .video-loading .spinner {
-  width: 2rem;
-  height: 2rem;
-  border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
-  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
-  border-radius: 50%;
-  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
-}
-
-@keyframes spin {
-  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
-  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
-}
-
-/* Video Error State */
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container .video-error {
-  position: absolute;
-  top: 50%;
-  left: 50%;
-  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
-  text-align: center;
-  color: var(--color-error, #dc3545);
-  padding: 2rem;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container .video-error .error-icon {
-  font-size: 3rem;
-  margin-bottom: 1rem;
-}
-
-/* Video Metadata Overlay */
+/* Video Metadata */
 :where(.markdown-content) .video-metadata {
   background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
   border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
@@ -796,69 +745,13 @@
 :where(.markdown-content) .video-metadata .video-title {
   font-weight: 600;
   color: var(--color-text);
-  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-metadata .video-info {
-  display: flex;
-  gap: 1rem;
-  flex-wrap: wrap;
-  align-items: center;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-metadata .video-duration,
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-metadata .video-size,
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-metadata .video-format {
-  display: flex;
-  align-items: center;
-  gap: 0.25rem;
-}
-
-/* Fullscreen Support */
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container video:fullscreen {
-  background-color: #000;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container video:-webkit-full-screen {
-  background-color: #000;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container video:-moz-full-screen {
-  background-color: #000;
-}
-
-/* Video Thumbnail/Poster Styling */
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container video[poster] {
-  object-fit: cover;
-}
-
-/* Protected Video Overlay */
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container .video-protected {
-  position: absolute;
-  top: 0;
-  left: 0;
-  right: 0;
-  bottom: 0;
-  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
-  display: flex;
-  flex-direction: column;
-  align-items: center;
-  justify-content: center;
-  color: white;
-  text-align: center;
-  padding: 2rem;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container .video-protected .lock-icon {
-  font-size: 3rem;
-  margin-bottom: 1rem;
-  opacity: 0.8;
+  margin: 0;
 }
 
 /* Responsive Design */
 @media (max-width: 768px) {
   :where(.markdown-content) .video-container {
-    margin: 1.5rem -0.5rem; /* Extend to edges on mobile */
+    margin: 1.5rem -0.5rem;
     border-radius: 0;
   }
   
@@ -867,15 +760,9 @@
     font-size: 0.8125rem;
     border-radius: 0;
   }
-  
-  :where(.markdown-content) .video-metadata .video-info {
-    flex-direction: column;
-    gap: 0.5rem;
-    align-items: flex-start;
-  }
 }
 
-/* Dark Theme Adjustments */
+/* Dark Theme */
 [data-theme="dark"] :where(.markdown-content) .video-container {
   box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
 }
@@ -885,48 +772,23 @@
   border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-border) 60%, transparent);
 }
 
-/* Video Caption/Description Support */
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-caption {
-  margin-top: 1rem;
-  font-size: 0.9375rem;
-  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
-  text-align: center;
-  font-style: italic;
-  line-height: 1.5;
-}
-
-/* Video Gallery Support (multiple videos) */
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-gallery {
-  display: grid;
-  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
-  gap: 2rem;
-  margin: 2rem 0;
-}
-
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-gallery .video-container {
-  margin: 0;
-}
-
-/* Accessibility Improvements */
-:where(.markdown-content) .video-container video:focus {
-  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
-  outline-offset: 3px;
-}
-
-/* Print Media - Hide Videos */
+/* Print Media */
 @media print {
   :where(.markdown-content) .video-container {
+    border: 2px solid #ddd;
+    background-color: #f5f5f5;
+    padding: 2rem;
+    text-align: center;
+  }
+  
+  :where(.markdown-content) .video-container video,
+  :where(.markdown-content) .video-container iframe {
     display: none !important;
   }
   
-  :where(.markdown-content) .video-container::after {
-    content: "[Video: " attr(data-video-title, "Embedded Video") "]";
+  :where(.markdown-content) .video-container::before {
+    content: "📹 Video: " attr(data-video-title, "Embedded Video");
     display: block;
-    padding: 1rem;
-    background-color: #f5f5f5;
-    border: 1px solid #ddd;
-    text-align: center;
-    font-style: italic;
-    color: #666;
+    font-weight: 600;
   }
 }
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diff --git a/src/utils/remarkVideoPlugin.ts b/src/utils/remarkVideoPlugin.ts
index 5f0f596..11207f8 100644
--- a/src/utils/remarkVideoPlugin.ts
+++ b/src/utils/remarkVideoPlugin.ts
@@ -1,39 +1,49 @@
-// src/utils/remarkVideoPlugin.ts
+// src/utils/remarkVideoPlugin.ts - SIMPLIFIED: Basic video and iframe enhancement only
 import { visit } from 'unist-util-visit';
 import type { Plugin } from 'unified';
 import type { Root } from 'hast';
 
+function escapeHtml(unsafe: string): string {
+  if (typeof unsafe !== 'string') return '';
+  
+  return unsafe
+    .replace(/&/g, "&amp;")
+    .replace(/</g, "&lt;")
+    .replace(/>/g, "&gt;")
+    .replace(/"/g, "&quot;")
+    .replace(/'/g, "&#039;");
+}
 
 export const remarkVideoPlugin: Plugin<[], Root> = () => {
   return (tree: Root) => {
+    // Process video tags
     visit(tree, 'html', (node: any, index: number | undefined, parent: any) => {
       if (node.value && node.value.includes('<video') && typeof index === 'number') {
-        
         const srcMatch = node.value.match(/src=["']([^"']+)["']/);
         const titleMatch = node.value.match(/title=["']([^"']+)["']/);
         
         if (srcMatch) {
           const originalSrc = srcMatch[1];
           const title = titleMatch?.[1] || 'Video';
-                    
+          
+          // Extract existing attributes
           const hasControls = node.value.includes('controls');
           const hasAutoplay = node.value.includes('autoplay');
           const hasMuted = node.value.includes('muted');
           const hasLoop = node.value.includes('loop');
-          const hasPreload = node.value.match(/preload=["']([^"']+)["']/);
+          const preloadMatch = node.value.match(/preload=["']([^"']+)["']/);
           
+          // Create enhanced video with responsive wrapper
           const enhancedHTML = `
-            <div class="video-container aspect-16-9">
+            <div class="video-container">
               <video 
                 src="${escapeHtml(originalSrc)}"
                 ${hasControls ? 'controls' : ''}
                 ${hasAutoplay ? 'autoplay' : ''}
                 ${hasMuted ? 'muted' : ''}
                 ${hasLoop ? 'loop' : ''}
-                ${hasPreload ? `preload="${hasPreload[1]}"` : 'preload="metadata"'}
-                style="width: 100%; height: 100%;"
+                ${preloadMatch ? `preload="${preloadMatch[1]}"` : 'preload="metadata"'}
                 data-video-title="${escapeHtml(title)}"
-                data-original-src="${escapeHtml(originalSrc)}"
               >
                 <p>Your browser does not support the video element.</p>
               </video>
@@ -46,23 +56,34 @@ export const remarkVideoPlugin: Plugin<[], Root> = () => {
           `.trim();
           
           parent.children[index] = { type: 'html', value: enhancedHTML };
-          
-          console.log(`[VIDEO] Processed: ${title}`);
-          console.log(`[VIDEO] Final URL: ${originalSrc}`);
+          console.log(`[VIDEO] Enhanced: ${title} (${originalSrc})`);
         }
       }
+      
+      // Process all iframes with consistent styling
+      if (node.value && node.value.includes('<iframe') && typeof index === 'number' && parent) {
+        
+        // Skip if already wrapped in video-container to prevent double-wrapping
+        if (node.value.includes('video-container')) {
+          return;
+        }
+        
+        const titleMatch = node.value.match(/title=["']([^"']+)["']/);
+        const title = titleMatch?.[1] || 'Embedded Video';
+        
+        // Wrap iframe in simple responsive container
+        const enhancedHTML = `
+          <div class="video-container">
+            ${node.value}
+          </div>
+          <div class="video-metadata">
+            <div class="video-title">${escapeHtml(title)}</div>
+          </div>
+        `.trim();
+        
+        parent.children[index] = { type: 'html', value: enhancedHTML };
+        console.log(`[VIDEO] Enhanced iframe: ${title}`);
+      }
     });
   };
-};
-
-
-function escapeHtml(unsafe: string): string {
-  if (typeof unsafe !== 'string') return '';
-  
-  return unsafe
-    .replace(/&/g, "&amp;")
-    .replace(/</g, "&lt;")
-    .replace(/>/g, "&gt;")
-    .replace(/"/g, "&quot;")
-    .replace(/'/g, "&#039;");
-}
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+};
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diff --git a/src/utils/videoUtils.ts b/src/utils/videoUtils.ts
deleted file mode 100644
index bb4d9d7..0000000
--- a/src/utils/videoUtils.ts
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,115 +0,0 @@
-// src/utils/videoUtils.ts - SIMPLIFIED - Basic utilities only
-import 'dotenv/config';
-
-
-export interface SimpleVideoMetadata {
-  title?: string;
-  description?: string;
-}
-
-export function getVideoMimeType(url: string): string {
-  let extension: string | undefined;
-  try {
-    const pathname = new URL(url).pathname;
-    extension = pathname.split('.').pop()?.toLowerCase();
-  } catch {
-    extension = url.split('?')[0].split('.').pop()?.toLowerCase();
-  }
-  
-  const mimeTypes: Record<string, string> = {
-    mp4: 'video/mp4',
-    webm: 'video/webm',
-    ogg: 'video/ogg',
-    mov: 'video/quicktime',
-    avi: 'video/x-msvideo',
-    m4v: 'video/m4v',
-    mkv: 'video/x-matroska',
-    flv: 'video/x-flv'
-  };
-  
-  return (extension && mimeTypes[extension]) || 'video/mp4';
-}
-
-export function formatDuration(seconds: number): string {
-  const hours = Math.floor(seconds / 3600);
-  const minutes = Math.floor((seconds % 3600) / 60);
-  const remainingSeconds = Math.floor(seconds % 60);
-  
-  if (hours > 0) {
-    return `${hours}:${minutes.toString().padStart(2, '0')}:${remainingSeconds.toString().padStart(2, '0')}`;
-  }
-  
-  return `${minutes}:${remainingSeconds.toString().padStart(2, '0')}`;
-}
-
-export function formatFileSize(bytes: number): string {
-  if (bytes < 1024) return `${bytes} B`;
-  if (bytes < 1024 * 1024) return `${(bytes / 1024).toFixed(1)} KB`;
-  if (bytes < 1024 * 1024 * 1024) return `${(bytes / (1024 * 1024)).toFixed(1)} MB`;
-  return `${(bytes / (1024 * 1024 * 1024)).toFixed(1)} GB`;
-}
-
-export function escapeHtml(unsafe: string): string {
-  if (typeof unsafe !== 'string') return '';
-  
-  return unsafe
-    .replace(/&/g, "&amp;")
-    .replace(/</g, "&lt;")
-    .replace(/>/g, "&gt;")
-    .replace(/"/g, "&quot;")
-    .replace(/'/g, "&#039;");
-}
-
-export function generateVideoHTML(
-  src: string, 
-  options: {
-    title?: string;
-    controls?: boolean;
-    autoplay?: boolean;
-    muted?: boolean;
-    loop?: boolean;
-    preload?: 'none' | 'metadata' | 'auto';
-    aspectRatio?: '16:9' | '4:3' | '1:1';
-    showMetadata?: boolean;
-  } = {}
-): string {
-  const {
-    title = 'Video',
-    controls = true,
-    autoplay = false,
-    muted = false,
-    loop = false,
-    preload = 'metadata',
-    aspectRatio = '16:9',
-    showMetadata = true
-  } = options;
-  
-  const aspectClass = `aspect-${aspectRatio.replace(':', '-')}`;
-  const videoAttributes = [
-    controls ? 'controls' : '',
-    autoplay ? 'autoplay' : '',
-    muted ? 'muted' : '',
-    loop ? 'loop' : '',
-    `preload="${preload}"`
-  ].filter(Boolean).join(' ');
-  
-  const metadataHTML = showMetadata && title !== 'Video' ? `
-    <div class="video-metadata">
-      <div class="video-title">${escapeHtml(title)}</div>
-    </div>
-  ` : '';
-  
-  return `
-    <div class="video-container ${aspectClass}">
-      <video 
-        src="${escapeHtml(src)}"
-        ${videoAttributes}
-        style="width: 100%; height: 100%;"
-        data-video-title="${escapeHtml(title)}"
-      >
-        <p>Your browser does not support the video element.</p>
-      </video>
-      ${metadataHTML}
-    </div>
-  `.trim();
-}
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