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Bilingual Reader / 双语阅读

by Chan-Developer · github.com/Chan-Developer/zotero-bilingual-reader

Translate current PDF pages or selected text between English and Chinese and save bilingual Zotero notes.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
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Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.7.0, released 13 Aug 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.
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 Chan-Developer 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 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comapi.minimax.ionamed 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.combilingual-reader.js · line 19
endpoint: "https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions",
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 keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 13 Aug 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in English and ChineseInterface: English and Chinese
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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
  • An API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek and MiniMax). What needs it: API key for the default DeepSeek endpoint (or MiniMax); some local services need none.
  • 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. 2 addresses in 1 group.

AI services (2)
api.deepseek.comapi.minimax.ionamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.combilingual-reader.js · line 19
endpoint: "https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions",

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install Bilingual Reader / 双语阅读
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.7.0.xpi · 0.04 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