Plugins / Reading & PDFs

FanyiPaiban PDF Translator

by garlicwu · github.com/garlicwu/fanyipaiban-zotero

Translate Zotero PDF attachments with FanyiPaiban and attach translated, comparison, and Markdown results.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.06 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
354
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it contacts the developer's server: www.fanyipaiban.com, and 2 more findings
Applies to v0.1.1, released 23 Jul 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
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 goesContacts the developer's server: www.fanyipaiban.com1 address in 1 group.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Developer's servers (1)
www.fanyipaiban.com
Where we found it
www.fanyipaiban.comcontent/scripts/fanyipaiban.js · line 3638
var PRODUCTION_API_BASE_URL = "https://www.fanyipaiban.com/translate/openapi/v1";
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/fanyipaiban.js · line 129

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/fanyipaiban.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 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 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 23 Jul 2026
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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 keyNeeds a key you get from the service (FanyiPaiban). What needs it: the FanyiPaiban translation service (API key and credits).
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: contacts the developer's server: www.fanyipaiban.com. 1 address in 1 group.

Developer's servers (1)
www.fanyipaiban.com
Evidence · file and line
www.fanyipaiban.comcontent/scripts/fanyipaiban.js · line 3638
var PRODUCTION_API_BASE_URL = "https://www.fanyipaiban.com/translate/openapi/v1";

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