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pdf2zh-desktop Connector

by AaronGIG · github.com/AaronGIG/pdf2zh-desktop

📖 开箱即用的 PDF 学术翻译神器 | Win + Mac 双平台 | 公式排版完美保留 · Zotero 深度联动 · 35 种语言 · 20+ AI 翻译引擎 · 表格/OCR/术语库 · 批量翻译 | 基于 PDFMathTranslate (EMNLP 2025)

Reading & PDFsAI & summariesTranslationFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
466
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
1,226
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v1.0.21, released 18 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 AaronGIG 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 version 1.0.21, which isn't newer than this one, so Zotero won't update it for now
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Translation (1)
pdf2zh (Google Translate, or the translator it's set up with)
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerbootstrap.js · line 253

Programs it names include open

return ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs").Subprocess;
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
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 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 18 Sep 20263 contributors
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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

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: Google and Bing translation (free). Needs a key (OpenAI, DeepL, DeepSeek, Google Gemini and Azure): Paid or key-based translation services such as OpenAI, DeepL, DeepSeek, Gemini, Azure.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

Translation (1)
pdf2zh (Google Translate, or the translator it's set up with)

Forks and alternatives

1 listed fork.

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The developer's response

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Before you install: It launches programs on your computer.Read the finding
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