Translates selected text in Zotero's PDF reader using six engines: any OpenAI-compatible LLM, Google, Bing, Tencent, Youdao and CNKI.
DocBoxTrans for Zotero has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it watches Zotero's network traffic. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.
Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
In useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.
60
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
74
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
8
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
A+ABBC
because it watches Zotero's network traffic
Next rung: A, once every finding in the code comes out low.
Applies to v0.3.7, released 31 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
文
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
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify9 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Translation (7)
api.cognitive.microsofttranslator.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.clients5.google.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.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.openapi.youdao.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.translate.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.transmart.qq.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.yi.qq.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.
Scholarly services (1)
dict.cnki.netnamed 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 capabilitiesWatches Zotero's network traffic, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Watches Zotero's network traffic
Low concern (2)
Stores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
Where we found it
Watches Zotero's network trafficchrome/content/scripts/docboxtrans.js · line 1193
pps.registerFilter(filter, 0);
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Translates selected text in Zotero's PDF reader using six engines: any OpenAI-compatible LLM, Google, Bing, Tencent, Youdao and CNKI. It also adds a translation history sidebar and context-enhanced translation that feeds earlier translations to the model for consistent terms.
Keeps terminology consistent when translating a long paper, and stores history locally. Several engines are unofficial public interfaces; the repository also holds a separate Windows reader tool and is aimed at Chinese-language readers.
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. 9 addresses in 3 groups.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Translation (7)
api.cognitive.microsofttranslator.comnamed in its codeclients5.google.comnamed in its codeedge.microsoft.comnamed in its codeopenapi.youdao.comnamed in its codetranslate.googleapis.comnamed in its codetransmart.qq.comnamed in its codeyi.qq.comnamed in its code
The developer hasn't responded. Developers can reply here, and their reply sits next to our findings.I'm the developer
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