Plugins / Reading & PDFs

Zotero EasyTrans

by binbinsh · github.com/binbinsh/zotero-easytrans

An offline translation plugin for Zotero 8 using the TranslateGemma 4B on-device translation model

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Downloads a .xpi file (29 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it uses the network; we couldn't tell where, and 2 more findings
Applies to v26.0310.1242, released 10 Mar 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 offers this version
Where your data goesUses the network; we couldn't tell whereMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
No further detail for this area yet.
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Runs a compiled program it ships, which we can't readmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerchrome/content/llamaHelper.js · line 280
const { Subprocess } = ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs");
Runs a compiled program it ships, which we can't readchrome/content/llamaHelper.js · line 423

llama-helper, libggml-base.so, libggml-base.so.0 and 23 more

return this._getPlatform() === "win32" ? "llama-helper.exe" : "llama-helper";
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 needOr: a model on your own computerDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceSlowing down · last release 10 Mar 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
  • 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: uses the network; we couldn't tell where.

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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Install Zotero EasyTrans
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Before you install: It uses the network; we couldn't tell where, and 2 more findings.Read the finding
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