What is this?
BiliPai is a third-party, native Android client for Bilibili that covers video playback, anime (bangumi), live streaming, moments, messages, offline downloads, and a plugin system, built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
BiliPai is a third-party, native Android client for Bilibili that covers video playback, anime (bangumi), live streaming, moments, messages, offline downloads, and a plugin system, built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.Is this the official Bilibili app, or some modified repackage of it?Neither — it's an independent native app written from scratch in Kotlin that talks to Bilibili's public API, not a cracked or repackaged official APK.
Neither — it's an independent native app written from scratch in Kotlin that talks to Bilibili's public API, not a cracked or repackaged official APK.How do I get it installed on my phone?Download the release APK from the official Telegram channel (@bilipai666) and allow 'install from unknown sources' to sideload it, or build it yourself with JDK 21 and Android Studio using AGP 9.3.1 and compileSdk 37.
Download the release APK from the official Telegram channel (@bilipai666) and allow 'install from unknown sources' to sideload it, or build it yourself with JDK 21 and Android Studio using AGP 9.3.1 and compileSdk 37.What Android version and login method do I need?It requires Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher, with Android 12+ recommended for full Material You support; you can log in via TV QR scan, phone number and password, SMS code, or cookie import.
It requires Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher, with Android 12+ recommended for full Material You support; you can log in via TV QR scan, phone number and password, SMS code, or cookie import.Can I load third-party plugin packages right now?Built-in and JSON/.bp rule plugins already work, but running external .bpplugin packages with their own native code (external Dex execution) is still in a preview stage.
Built-in and JSON/.bp rule plugins already work, but running external .bpplugin packages with their own native code (external Dex execution) is still in a preview stage.Can I watch videos without an internet connection?Yes, BiliPai has an offline-cache module that lets you pick a quality, resume broken downloads, and merge audio/video for local playback.
Yes, BiliPai has an offline-cache module that lets you pick a quality, resume broken downloads, and merge audio/video for local playback.What plugins are included out of the box?Ten built-in plugins ship by default, including an ad-blocker, Anime4K upscaling, danmaku enhancement, a night-eye-care mode, a first-look recommendation list, CDN region optimization, and DLNA/Google Cast support.
Ten built-in plugins ship by default, including an ad-blocker, Anime4K upscaling, danmaku enhancement, a night-eye-care mode, a first-look recommendation list, CDN region optimization, and DLNA/Google Cast support.Why build another Bilibili client instead of using the official app?BiliPai focuses on a native, clean and extensible experience — Material You/Miuix theming, liquid-glass visuals, tablet/foldable layouts, and a plugin system — that the official app doesn't offer.
BiliPai focuses on a native, clean and extensible experience — Material You/Miuix theming, liquid-glass visuals, tablet/foldable layouts, and a plugin system — that the official app doesn't offer.Can I cast playback to a TV or back up my settings?Yes, it supports screen casting via DLNA and Google Cast, and you can back up or restore your app settings through WebDAV.
Yes, it supports screen casting via DLNA and Google Cast, and you can back up or restore your app settings through WebDAV.Does it handle big-screen devices like tablets or foldables?Yes, it has dedicated sidebar and theater-mode layouts plus orientation strategies tailored for tablets and foldable phones.
Yes, it has dedicated sidebar and theater-mode layouts plus orientation strategies tailored for tablets and foldable phones.What are similar projects?PiliPlus, animeko, pilipala, BBLL, LastWave-Native, Tyranor-Next, Levyra-deepsound, YunX
PiliPlus, animeko, pilipala, BBLL, LastWave-Native, Tyranor-Next, Levyra-deepsound, YunXWhich topics is it in?anime4k, mvvm, danmaku, live-streaming, media-player, webdav, anime, bilibili, jetpack-compose, adblock, video-player, material-design
anime4k, mvvm, danmaku, live-streaming, media-player, webdav, anime, bilibili, jetpack-compose, adblock, video-player, material-design