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TwinText for Zotero

by yiyangbyts · github.com/yiyangbyts/twintext-releases

Public release and Zotero update channel for TwinText for Zotero

Reading & PDFsTranslation
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.6 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
14
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 contacts a server we couldn't identify: hf-mirror.net, and 2 more findings
Applies to v1.0.1, 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the yiyangbyts 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 goesContacts a server we couldn't identify: hf-mirror.net6 addresses in 4 groups.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Not identified (1)
hf-mirror.net
Translation (3)
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.niutrans.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.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.
Code hosting (1)
huggingface.co
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
hf-mirror.netcontent/engines/installer/install_model.py · line 65
DEFAULT_MODEL_ENDPOINTS = ("https://hf-mirror.net", OFFICIAL_ENDPOINT)
huggingface.cocontent/engines/installer/install_model.py · line 64
OFFICIAL_ENDPOINT = "https://huggingface.co"
Powerful capabilitiesInstalls and runs software packages from npm or PyPI, and 6 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Installs and runs software packages from npm or PyPImediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Uses Zotero's password managerlowLow concern.Runs its own server for programs on this computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Installs and runs software packages from npm or PyPIcontent/engines/heron/setup.py · line 8

Installs a locked set of packages

subprocess.run([str(python),'-m','pip','install','-r',str(ROOT/'requirements.txt'),'-c',str(ROOT/'constraints-tested.txt')],check=True)
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/core/engine-installer.js · line 84

Programs it names include tar, uv

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 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 23 Sep 20263 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation language not detectedInterface language not declared
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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

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: contacts a server we couldn't identify: hf-mirror.net. 6 addresses in 4 groups.

Not identified (1)
hf-mirror.net
Translation (3)
api-free.deepl.comnamed in its codeapi.niutrans.comnamed in its codetranslation.googleapis.comnamed in its code
Code hosting (1)
huggingface.co
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
hf-mirror.netcontent/engines/installer/install_model.py · line 65
DEFAULT_MODEL_ENDPOINTS = ("https://hf-mirror.net", OFFICIAL_ENDPOINT)
huggingface.cocontent/engines/installer/install_model.py · line 64
OFFICIAL_ENDPOINT = "https://huggingface.co"

Forks and alternatives

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