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Zotero Bilingual PDF

by LanTing-0119 · github.com/LanTing-0119/zotero-bilingual-pdf

Zotero 9 plugin for batch translating academic PDFs into side-by-side English-Chinese PDFs

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
12
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, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.1.7, released 14 Jun 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 LanTing-0119 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 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)
a program on this computer (DeepSeek and Doc2X)
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 14 Jun 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: 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 (Doc2X and DeepSeek). What needs it: Doc2X and DeepSeek API keys.

Where your data goes

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

AI services (1)
a program on this computer (DeepSeek and Doc2X)
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero Bilingual PDF
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.7.xpi · 0.01 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