Plugins / Reading & PDFs

PaperMirror 文镜 for Zotero

by wandonwe · github.com/wandonwe/PaperMirror-for-Zotero

PaperMirror 文镜 — 在 Zotero PDF 阅读器里中英对照阅读 (bilingual side-by-side reading for the Zotero PDF reader)

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Downloads a .xpi file (2.4 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
107
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
NOASSERTION
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v4.2.0, released 23 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 goesIts code only names services we could identify19 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (10)
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.groq.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.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.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.openrouter.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.
Translation (7)
api-edge.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.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.cn.bing.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.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.www.bing.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 (2)
127.0.0.1localhostnamed 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 capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 3 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 23 Sep 20263 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in English and ChineseInterface: English and Chinese
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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
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Microsoft Bing free translation (the default), Google Translate free, and Ollama (local). Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek and DeepL): LLM and paid translation providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, DeepL and others); the deep-explain feature needs an LLM provider.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 19 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (10)
api.anthropic.comnamed in its codeapi.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.groq.comnamed in its codeapi.moonshot.ainamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codegenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its codeopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its codeopenrouter.ainamed in its code
Translation (7)
api-edge.cognitive.microsofttranslator.comnamed in its codeapi-free.deepl.comnamed in its codeapi.deepl.comnamed in its codecn.bing.comnamed in its codeedge.microsoft.comnamed in its codetranslate.googleapis.comnamed in its codewww.bing.comnamed in its code
On your computer (2)
127.0.0.1localhostnamed in its code

Forks and alternatives

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Install PaperMirror 文镜 for Zotero
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v4.2.0.xpi · 2.4 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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