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Zotero AI Chinese Reader (moonlit)

by captainedV · github.com/captainedV/zotero-ai-chinese-reader

Read English papers in Chinese inside Zotero: side-by-side translation, structured summary and AI key-point annotations. Plugin codename: moonlit.

Zotero AI Chinese Reader (moonlit) has a Zotero Plugins grade of B (use with care) because it installs other add-ons. It works with Zotero 7–10, 11 beta. Last checked 10 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
In useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.
5
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
5
Latest releaseDownloads of version 1.4.0, its latest release, since it came out on 7 Nov 2026. A new release starts from zero; Downloads counts every release.
5
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
AgeTime since its GitHub repository was created, on 7 Nov 2026. The plugin can be younger than its repository.
2 days
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to this plugin. Bots don't count, nor do the authors of a template or project it was copied from.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Zotero Plugins gradeUse with care
because it installs other add-ons
Applies to v1.4.0, released 7 Nov 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 captainedV 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 goesIts code only names services we could identify8 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (6)
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.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.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.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.
Zotero (1)
www.zotero.orgnamed 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 (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.
Powerful capabilitiesInstalls other add-ons, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Installs other add-ons
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
Where we found it
Installs other add-onscontent/scripts/main.js · line 202

Every add-on in a backup in your Zotero library, by itself

const install = await AddonManager.getInstallForFile(
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 7 Nov 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
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

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: its code only names services we could identify. 8 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (6)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.moonshot.cnnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codeopen.bigmodel.cnnamed in its code
Zotero (1)
www.zotero.orgnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code

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Before you install: It installs other add-ons.Read the finding
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