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TransLook

by Eiskola · github.com/Eiskola/translook

A Zotero translation plugin.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingAI & summariesTranslation
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
2
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.7.1, released 13 Sep 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.
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, 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 goesOnly contacts services we could identify9 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (5)
api.deepseek.comapi.moonshot.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.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.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.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.
Translation (3)
dict.youdao.comfanyi-api.baidu.comtranslate.googleapis.com
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.
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/translook.js · line 51
base: "https://api.deepseek.com/v1",
dict.youdao.comcontent/scripts/translook.js · line 2286
"https://dict.youdao.com/jsonapi?le=eng&q=" + encodeURIComponent(word);
fanyi-api.baidu.comcontent/scripts/translook.js · line 2360
"https://fanyi-api.baidu.com/api/trans/vip/translate" +
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
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 key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 13 Sep 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

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: A local Ollama model (no key), or the opt-in free Youdao and Google channels. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI and Baidu Translate): Cloud LLM services (DeepSeek default, OpenAI, etc.) need an API key; Baidu Translate needs AppID and secret.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 9 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (5)
api.deepseek.comapi.moonshot.cnnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codeopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its code
Translation (3)
dict.youdao.comfanyi-api.baidu.comtranslate.googleapis.com
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1named in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/translook.js · line 51
base: "https://api.deepseek.com/v1",
dict.youdao.comcontent/scripts/translook.js · line 2286
"https://dict.youdao.com/jsonapi?le=eng&q=" + encodeURIComponent(word);
fanyi-api.baidu.comcontent/scripts/translook.js · line 2360
"https://fanyi-api.baidu.com/api/trans/vip/translate" +

Forks and alternatives

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Install TransLook
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.7.1.xpi · 0.05 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures