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Vibe Zotero Translate

by 11zhouxuan · github.com/11zhouxuan/vibe-zotero-translate

A Zotero plugin for translating selected text

TranslationAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.03 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.
28
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 v0.1.2, released 23 Feb 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8.
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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify2 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.openai.com
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed 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.openai.comcontent/index.js · line 50
const endpoint = getStringPref("openai.endpoint", "https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions");
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 3 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Pages it creates load scripts from the weblowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8 · not 9, 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 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 23 Feb 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Chinese
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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
  • An API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (AWS Bedrock and OpenAI). What needs it: An API key for the chosen LLM provider (AWS Bedrock by default, or OpenAI-compatible); the code refuses to run without one, even for a local endpoint.
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 7, 8Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (1)
api.openai.com
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.openai.comcontent/index.js · line 50
const endpoint = getStringPref("openai.endpoint", "https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions");

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Install Vibe Zotero Translate
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.2.xpi · 0.03 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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