How to Take Notes on Bilibili Videos

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Turn any Bilibili video into structured Obsidian notes while you watch

No transcript needed - AI watches the video directly
Notes saved to your computer in Markdown
Works with tutorials, lectures, any Bilibili content
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Complete Tutorial (8 Steps)

STEP 1

Install HoverNotes

Install from the Chrome Web Store. Takes 30 seconds. Works on Chrome, Edge, Comet, and other Chromium browsers.

STEP 2

Go to Bilibili

Open Bilibili and play any video—tutorials, lectures, anime analysis, or any content you want to learn from.

STEP 3

Open Video Mode

Hover over the video and click the HoverNotes button that appears. A floating notepad opens right beside your video without leaving your tab.

STEP 4

Connect Your Obsidian Vault

Click 'Connect Vault' and select or create your HoverNotes folder in Obsidian. This lets HoverNotes save notes directly to your computer - no cloud upload needed.

STEP 5

Turn On AI Notes

Start 'AI Notes' and HoverNotes will generate well structured notes from the video in real-time. You can edit everything.

STEP 6

Capture Screenshots

Click the camera icon to take screenshots with timestamps. Screenshots are saved directly to your Obsidian vault.

STEP 7

Type Your Own Notes

Take your own notes as you watch the video in our notion-like editor.

Your notes are saved on your computer and never in the cloud.

STEP 8

Review Your Notes

Your notes are saved as Markdown to your Obsidian vault and accessible in both Obsidian and HoverNotes.

Your notes live on your computer - not locked in our platform.

💡 BONUS TIP

Use Advanced Video Controls

Control playback without breaking your focus.

Adjust speed, volume, skip forward or back—all from your keyboard while taking your notes

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Pro Tips for Bilibili

Use Timestamps

Click timestamps in your notes to jump back to that exact moment in the video.

Watch at 2x Speed

Let AI handle the notes while you speed through content.

Series Strategy

Take notes on entire video series. Build complete topic references.

Topic-Specific Folders

Organize notes by Topic - perfect for following specific subject concepts.

Why Bilibili Works Great with HoverNotes

No Transcript Required

HoverNotes AI watches the video directly. Works even when transcripts are unavailable.

Understands Chinese & Visual Content

AI understands Mandarin and captures code, diagrams, and visual content shown on screen.

Works in Any Language

Watch in Chinese, get notes in English or any other language. Supports 15+ languages.

Perfect for Free Learning

Learn from free Bilibili content without paying for expensive courses.

True Local-First

Notes are saved directly to your computer. We never store your content.

Who Uses HoverNotes on Bilibili

Developers & Engineers

Capture code from programming tutorials. Get syntax highlighting automatically.

Students & Researchers

Turn lectures, documentaries, and educational content into study materials.

Language Learners

Learn Chinese while taking structured notes from native content.

Tech Enthusiasts

Capture insights from tech reviews, comparisons, and tutorials.

Creative Professionals

Save techniques from art, design, and animation tutorials.

Gaming & Esports Learners

Document strategies, techniques, and analysis from gaming content.

Common Questions

Does it work on live streams?

Yes, HoverNotes & AI notes work on all Bilibili videos including live streams.

Does it understand Chinese?

Yes! HoverNotes AI understands Mandarin and can generate notes in Chinese or translate to English.

Can I edit notes after closing the video?

Yes. All notes are available on your computer and editable in both HoverNotes and Obsidian.

Does it slow down video playback?

No. AI processing happens in the background.

Ready to Start Taking Notes on Bilibili?

Install HoverNotes and transform your Bilibili learning experience today.