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Cube Translation · Cube 翻译

by cube-lover · github.com/cube-lover/paperloom

Shows a translation beside the original in the Zotero PDF reader, translating the text paragraph by paragraph.

Cube Translation · Cube 翻译 has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it launches programs on your computer. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

TranslationReading & PDFs
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There's no release file current Zotero can install. The source stays linked for reference.
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.
33
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
33
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
2
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.
NOASSERTION
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v0.9.6, released 17 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Zotero won't install this fileZotero won't install this file: its manifest has no update address, which Zotero requires
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 cube-lover 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
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify4 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
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.
Translation (2)
api-free.deepl.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.deepl.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.
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named 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 capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Launches programs on your computer
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardWorks with files on your computerUses Zotero's password manager
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/graphics.js · line 221
const {Subprocess}=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 won't install this fileDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn older ZoteroDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 17 Oct 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

Written by AI from the README

Shows a translation beside the original in the Zotero PDF reader, translating the text paragraph by paragraph. It also recognises text in figures and tables with local OCR, and lets you box-select missed areas to translate them. You bring an OpenAI-compatible or DeepL service.

Reading papers in another language usually means exporting a translated PDF or switching windows. It keeps a glossary, supports manual corrections, saves bilingual notes and can generate AI summaries.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An older ZoteroNot working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 4 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (1)
api.openai.comnamed in its code
Translation (2)
api-free.deepl.comnamed in its codeapi.deepl.comnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its code

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