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LLM for Zotero Translator

by Vithrive · github.com/Vithrive/llm-for-zotero-translator

Adds a button to the PDF reader toolbar that translates the MinerU-parsed Markdown of the open paper into Simplified Chinese, saving a .zh.md file beside it.

LLM for Zotero Translator has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 8–10, 11 beta. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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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.
67
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
67
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
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.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.3.0, released 16 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 Vithrive 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 goesIts code only names services we could identify13 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (12)
api.anthropic.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.api.deepseek.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.api.minimax.ionamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.moonshot.ainamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.openai.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.api.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.x.ainamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.xiaomimimo.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.dashscope.aliyuncs.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.generativelanguage.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.open.bigmodel.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.opencode.ainamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed 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 capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (2)
Stores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 16 Oct 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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

Written by AI from the README

Adds a button to the PDF reader toolbar that translates the MinerU-parsed Markdown of the open paper into Simplified Chinese, saving a .zh.md file beside it. Protects formulas, code and tables, skips references, and works with DeepSeek, OpenAI, Ollama and other providers.

A companion add-on for llm-for-zotero, for readers who parse papers with MinerU and want a Chinese version of the full text. It needs a provider key and the earlier MinerU parse.

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: its code only names services we could identify. 13 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (12)
api.anthropic.comnamed in its codeapi.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.minimax.ionamed in its codeapi.moonshot.ainamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeapi.x.ainamed in its codeapi.xiaomimimo.comnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codegenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its codeopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its codeopencode.ainamed in its code
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code

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Install LLM for Zotero Translator
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.3.0.xpi · 0.05 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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