Add blog post type tags with filtering and build-time validation

config.toml

@@ -53,3 +53,6 @@ publish_hold = [
     "/topics/rdd/"
 ]
 
+
+[extra.blog_types]
+types = ["Technical Deep Dive", "Community Highlight", "How-to", "Announcements", "Events"]

content/blog/2024-04-12-hello-world.md

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ description= "Welcome! For the inaugural blog post on valkey.io, I’d like to r
 authors= ["kyledvs"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 categories= "update"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-05.webp"

content/blog/2024-04-16-valkey-7-2-5-out.md

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ description= "Exciting times!I'm pleased to announce that you can start using th
 authors= ["kyledvs"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 categories= "update"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"

content/blog/2024-04-26-modules-101.md

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ description= "The idea of modules is to allow adding extra features (such as new
 authors= ["dmitrypol"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "How-to"
 categories= "modules"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-03.webp"

content/blog/2024-05-24-may-roundup.md

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ description= "It's become clear that people want to talk about Valkey and have b
 authors= ["kyledvs"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Community Highlight"
 categories= "update"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-02.webp"

content/blog/2024-06-27-using-bitnami-valkey-chart/index.md

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ aliases= [
 ]
 authors=["rafariossaa"]
 [extra]
+type = "How-to"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-01.webp"
 

content/blog/2024-07-07-unlock-one-million-rps.md

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ description= "Learn about the new performance improvements in Valkey 8 which red
 # Each author corresponds to a biography file (more info later in this document)
 authors= [ "dantouitou", "uriyagelnik"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-01.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2024-07-31-valkey-8-0-0-rc1.md

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ description= "The first release candidate of Valkey 8.0 is now available! Come l
 # Each author corresponds to a biography file (more info later in this document)
 authors= [ "pingxie", "madolson" ]
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-07.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2024-08-29-valkey-memory-efficiency-8-0.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ date= 2024-09-04 01:01:01
 description= "Learn about the new memory efficiency improvements in Valkey 8 which reduces memory overhead, which allows more data to be stored in the same amount of memory."
 authors= [ "hpatro"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-05.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2024-09-13-unlock-one-million-rps-part2.md

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ description= "Maximize the performance of your hardware with memory access amort
 # Each author corresponds to a biography file (more info later in this document)
 authors= [ "dantouitou", "uriyagelnik"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-06.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2024-09-16-valkey-8-ga.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ description = "Today marks a milestone for the Valkey project: the first major r
 date= 2024-09-16 01:01:01
 authors= ["kyledvs"]
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-05.webp"
 

content/blog/2024-11-21-testing-the-limits/index.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ description = "While most people won't go to production on a Raspberry Pi, we'll
 date= 2024-11-21 01:01:01
 authors= ["dtaivpp"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-07.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2024-12-20-2024-year-of-valkey/index.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ description = "The end of the calendar year is a great time to reflect, but for
 date= 2024-12-20 01:01:01
 authors= ["kyledvs"]
 [extra]
+type = "Community Highlight"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-05.webp"
 

content/blog/2024-12-22-az-affinity-strategy.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ date= 2025-01-08 01:01:01
 description= "By implementing AZ affinity routing in Valkey and using GLIDE, you can achieve lower latency and cost savings by routing requests to replicas in the same AZ as the client."
 authors= [ "asafporatstoler", "adarovadya", "muhammadawawdi"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-03-28-new-hash-table/index.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ date= 2025-03-28 00:00:00
 description= "Designing a state-of-the art hash table"
 authors= ["zuiderkwast"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-05.webp"
 

content/blog/2025-03-4-go-client-in-public-preview.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ description = "Valkey Glide now supports GO. Read to learn more about the new cl
 date= 2025-03-04 01:01:01
 authors= [ "niharikabhavaraju"]
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/default.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-04-02-valkey-8-1-0-ga.md

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ description= "Valkey 8.1 is now generally available! Come learn about the exciti
 # Each author corresponds to a biography file (more info later in this document)
 authors= [ "rdias", "mvisser" ]
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-03.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-04-09-introducing-bloom-filters.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2025-04-09 01:01:01
 authors= [ "karthiksubbarao"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-02.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-04-27-valkey-modules-rust-sdk-updates.md

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ authors= ["dmitrypol"]
 categories= "modules"
 
 [extra]
+type = "How-to"
 categories= "performance"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"

content/blog/2025-05-14-upgrade-stories-vol1.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2025-05-14 01:01:01
 authors= ["kyledvs", "nigel"] 
 
 [extra]
+type = "Community Highlight"
 categories= "update"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"

content/blog/2025-05-21-performance-optimization-methodology-for-valkey/index.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ description= "Performance Optimization Methodology for Valkey"
 authors= ["lipzhu", "guowangy"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 categories= "performance"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"

content/blog/2025-06-13-introducing-valkey-search/index.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2025-07-07 01:01:01
 authors= ["yairgott", "allenss"] 
 
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-08.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-06-23-valkey-bundle-one-stop-shop-for-low-latency-modern-applications/index.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2025-06-23 00:00:01
 authors= ["rlunar"] 
 
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = false
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-02.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-06-30-introducing-enhanced-json-capabilities-in-valkey.md

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ title = "Introducing Enhanced JSON Capabilities in Valkey"
 description = "Learn about the new Valkey JSON with some real-world examples and application."
 date = "2025-06-30 01:01:01"
 authors= [ "roshkhatri"]
+[extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 +++
 
 JSON is a ubiquitous format for semi-structured data, and developers often expect native support across their technology stack, including in-memory stores like Valkey. Previously, working with JSON in Valkey required serializing entire objects as strings or flattening them into Hashes, limiting nesting. These workarounds added complexity and made updates harder than they should be.

content/blog/2025-07-10-keyspace-save-the-date.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ description = "Join the Valkey crew on August 28, 2025 in Amsterdam for the firs
 date = "2025-07-10 01:01:01"
 authors= [ "kyledvs"]
 [extra]
+type = "Events"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-05.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-07-21-valkey-on-k0rdent.md

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ title = "Using k0rdent MultiClusterService Template for Valkey on Kubernetes"
 description = "Learn how to deploy and manage Valkey across multiple Kubernetes clusters using k0rdent's template-driven approach for simplified multi-cluster application delivery."
 date = "2025-07-21 01:01:42"
 authors= [ "s3rj1k"]
+[extra]
+type = "Community Highlight"
 +++
 
 Managing distributed applications across multiple Kubernetes clusters can be a complex and time-consuming process. This guide demonstrates how to streamline Valkey deployment using [k0rdent's](https://k0rdent.io/) `MultiClusterService` template, providing a practical example of modern multi-cluster application delivery.

content/blog/2025-08-04-valkey-swift/index.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2025-08-04 00:00:00
 authors= [ "adamfowler"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-08-12-keyspace-schedule.md

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ title = "What you'll see at Keyspace 2025"
 description = "I sat on the selection committee for Keyspace and was floored by the number and quality of submissions we received. It's truly amazing to see the talent and depth of experience that is present in the Valkey community manifest in a slate of presentations aimed to interest both experienced and new Valkey users."
 date = "2025-08-12 01:01:01"
 authors= [ "kyledvs" ]
+[extra]
+type = "Events"
 +++
 
 <style type="text/css">

content/blog/2025-09-11-valkey-investment-in-open-source.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2025-09-16 00:00:00
 authors= [ "lorilorusso"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Community Highlight"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-09-25-numbered-databases/index.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2025-09-25 00:00:00
 authors= [ "kyledvs"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/blog/numbered-databases/images/move-db.drawio.png"
 +++

content/blog/2025-09-30-hash-fields-expiration/index.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ description= """
     """
 authors= ["ranshid"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-08.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-10-02-50-million-zsets/index.md

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ The latest Valkey 8.1 release introduces a redesigned hash table and other opti
     """
 authors= ["khawaja"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/blog/50-million-zsets/hero-used-memory-vs-inserts-new.png"
 +++

content/blog/2025-10-15-properly-secure-your-valkey-deployment.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2025-12-12 00:00:00
 authors= [ "allenhelton"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "How-to"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-06.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-10-20-1-billion-rps/index.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ date= 2025-10-20 00:00:00
 description= "Learn about the internal workings of cluster mode and the improvements which helped to scale to 1 Billion RPS with the latest Valkey 9.0 release"
 authors= ["hpatro", "maheshcherukumilli", "sarthakaggarwal97", "sungming2"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-10-21-introducing-valkey-9/index.md

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ Read on to find out all the team packed into this release.
     """
 authors= ["kyledvs"]
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-08.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2025-10-27-atomic-slot-migration/index.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ date= 2025-10-29 00:00:00
 description= "Valkey 9.0 brings big changes and improvements to the underlying mechanisms of resharding. Find out how Atomic Slot Migration works, the benefits it brings, and the headaches it eliminates."
 authors= ["murphyjacob4"]
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-05.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2026-01-06-valkey-helm-chart/index.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ date = 2026-01-06
 description = "A guide on why the new Valkey Helm chart exists, how it helps, and how to migrate from Bitnami." 
 authors =  ["sgissi","maheshcherukumilli"]
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/valkey-helm.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2026-01-22-2025-year-end/index.md

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ title = "Valkey 2025 Year-End Review: Reflecting on Progress and Looking Ahead"
 date = 2026-01-22
 description = "This past year marked an important chapter for Valkey, one defined by growth, collaboration, and a shared commitment to building an open, high-performance key-value store for everyone."
 authors= ["kyledvs", "crystalpham"]
+[extra]
+type = "Community Highlight"
 +++
 
 As we kick off 2026, it’s a great moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate what the Valkey project and its community has accomplished together. This past year marked an important chapter for Valkey, one defined by growth, collaboration, and a shared commitment to building an open, high-performance key-value store for everyone.

content/blog/2026-02-04-valkey-newsletter-new/index.md

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ title = "Don’t Miss What’s Next in Valkey — Subscribe Now"
 date = 2026-02-04
 description = "Valkey is moving fast — and the easiest way to stay ahead is to subscribe to the official Valkey newsletter. From new releases and roadmap milestones to community highlights and upcoming events, our newsletter is your single source of truth for everything happening across the Valkey ecosystem."
 authors = ["crystalpham"]
+[extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 +++
 
 Valkey is moving fast and the easiest way to stay ahead is to [subscribe](/blog/valkey-newsletter-new/#email-signup) to the official Valkey newsletter.

content/blog/2026-02-19-operational-lessons/index.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ description = "Production lessons on tail latency, migrations, and scale from en
 authors = ["allenhelton", "mikecallahan"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Community Highlight"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"
 +++

content/blog/2026-02-25-introducing-valkey-admin/index.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2026-02-25 00:00:00
 authors= [ "allenhelton", "arsenykostenko"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Community Highlight"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/blog/introducing-valkey-admin/images/hero.jpg"
 +++

content/blog/2026-03-10-valkey-search-1_2/index.md

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ title= "Beyond Vectors: Introducing Full-Text Search and Aggregations to Valkey"
 description = "Valkey Search now enables querying across text, tags, and numeric data and analyzing results with aggregations."
 date= 2026-03-17 01:00:00
 authors= [ "karthiksubbarao", "allenss", "bcathcart", "cnuthalapati"]
+[extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 +++
 
 Valkey Search now lets you search across text, tag, numeric, and vector attributes in a single query, and analyze results with server-side aggregations at the low latency you expect from Valkey. 

content/blog/2026-03-17-spring-data-valkey/index.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ date= 2026-04-01 00:00:00
 authors= ["makubo-aws"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Announcements"
 featured = false
 +++
 

content/blog/2026-03-27-valkey-tooling-primitives.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ description = "Valkey ships powerful operational primitives like COMMANDLOG, SLO
 authors = ["kivanow"]
 
 [extra]
+type = "Technical Deep Dive"
 featured = true
 featured_image = "/assets/media/featured/random-04.webp"
 +++