Plugins / Reading & PDFs

Zotero Full Translate

by xhy200606 · github.com/xhy200606/Zotero-full-translate

Full-text PDF translation and bilingual reading plugin for Zotero.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.09 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
NOASSERTION
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v0.4.2, released 3 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the xhy200606 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify4 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
Doc2X CLI (NoEdgeAI)api.openai.com
Translation (1)
pdf2zh-next (SiliconFlow, or the engine it's set up with)
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
Where we found it
api.openai.comchrome/content/main.js · line 2972
const base = asString(this.pref("gpt.baseURL", "https://api.openai.com/v1")).replace(/\/$/, "");
mineru.netchrome/content/main.js · line 1761
const base = asString(this.pref("mineru.baseURL", "https://mineru.net")).replace(/\/$/, "");
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerchrome/content/main.js · line 5846
const mod = ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs");
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9, 10 · not 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 3 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface 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

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 4 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (2)
Doc2X CLI (NoEdgeAI)api.openai.com
Translation (1)
pdf2zh-next (SiliconFlow, or the engine it's set up with)
Apps you connect (1)
mineru.net
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comchrome/content/main.js · line 2972
const base = asString(this.pref("gpt.baseURL", "https://api.openai.com/v1")).replace(/\/$/, "");
mineru.netchrome/content/main.js · line 1761
const base = asString(this.pref("mineru.baseURL", "https://mineru.net")).replace(/\/$/, "");

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