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Translator for Zotero

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Translator for Zotero

Reading & PDFsTranslationAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (2.0 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
9
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v2.1.1, released 11 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.
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify6 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (3)
api.deepseek.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Translation (2)
edge.microsoft.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.transmart.qq.com
Scholarly services (1)
dict.cnki.net
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comprovider-runtime-patches.js · line 7
const DEEPSEEK_BASE_URL = "https://api.deepseek.com";
dashscope.aliyuncs.comprovider-runtime-patches.js · line 15
"https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1/chat/completions";
transmart.qq.comtranslation-service.js · line 48
const TRANSMART_TRANSLATE_URL = "https://transmart.qq.com/api/imt";
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow 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 needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 11 Sep 20262 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Bing, Tencent Transmart and CNKI providers need no key. Needs a key (Alibaba Qwen (DashScope), DeepSeek and Google Gemini): Qwen, DeepSeek and Gemini providers need an API key.
  • Zotero 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 6 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (3)
api.deepseek.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comgenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its code
Translation (2)
edge.microsoft.comnamed in its codetransmart.qq.com
Scholarly services (1)
dict.cnki.net
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comprovider-runtime-patches.js · line 7
const DEEPSEEK_BASE_URL = "https://api.deepseek.com";
dashscope.aliyuncs.comprovider-runtime-patches.js · line 15
"https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1/chat/completions";
transmart.qq.comtranslation-service.js · line 48
const TRANSMART_TRANSLATE_URL = "https://transmart.qq.com/api/imt";

Forks and alternatives

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Install Translator for Zotero
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v2.1.1.xpi · 2.0 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures