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TeXGlot for Zotero

by Mengqi-Lei · github.com/Mengqi-Lei/texglot

Translate arXiv papers and LaTeX projects with your own LLM API, preserving equations, citations, and document structure. Generate translated PDFs and editable source through a local app or batch CLI.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesTranslationImport & metadataFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.6 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
118
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
2
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
Apache-2.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it hands your documents to TeXGlot; we can't check where they go from there
Applies to v1.0.0, released 25 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 9.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the Mengqi-Lei account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesHands your documents to TeXGlot; we can't check where they go from there2 addresses in 2 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
TeXGlot
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboardLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9 · not 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needOr: a model on your own computerDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 25 Sep 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: hands your documents to TeXGlot; we can't check where they go from there. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

Not identified (1)
TeXGlot
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its code

Forks and alternatives

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