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Zotero Bilingual Reader

by guanjunz432-ctrl · github.com/guanjunz432-ctrl/zotero-bilingual-reader

Generates a layout-preserving English and Chinese side-by-side PDF and attaches it to the item.

Zotero Bilingual Reader has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it launches programs on your computer. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

TranslationReading & PDFs
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There's no release file current Zotero can install. The source stays linked for reference.
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.
9
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
2
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
1
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v0.2.0beta1, released 16 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Zotero won't install this fileZotero won't install this file: its manifest has no update address, which Zotero requires
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 guanjunz432-ctrl account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically
Where your data goesNo web requests foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
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Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 1 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (1)
Launches programs on your computer
Low concern (1)
Works with files on your computer
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerbridge.js · line 57
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 won't install this fileDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn older ZoteroDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 16 Oct 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface language not declared
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What it does

Written by AI from the README

Generates a layout-preserving English and Chinese side-by-side PDF and attaches it to the item. It translates body text, captions and labels inside figures. Windows only, using your own Codex account. Needs Zotero 9, Python and Node.js.

Plain translation loses figure text and page structure. This translates axis labels and legends in place. Its developer notes dense or tilted labels need checking. It is a preview.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An older ZoteroNot working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: no web requests found.

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