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Hover Translate Eudic

by SHANGKAIJIE · github.com/SHANGKAIJIE/zotero-hover-translate-eudic

鼠标悬停 / 单击 zotero 中的单词即可翻译，并支持添加生词到 欧路词典 (Eudic)、扇贝单词 (Shanbay)、墨墨背单词 (Maimemo) 、本地生词表或zotero笔记。

TranslationFiles, sync & backup
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.3 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
13
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
3,204
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
3
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v0.3.7, released 4 Sep 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 SHANGKAIJIE 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 identify7 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Translation (4)
api.frdic.comcn.bing.comdict.youdao.comtranslate.google.com
Apps you connect (2)
apiv3.shanbay.comopen.maimemo.com
Code hosting (1)
github.com
Where we found it
api.frdic.comcontent/scripts/hovertranslateeudic.js · line 168
EUDIC_BASE = "https://api.frdic.com";
cn.bing.comcontent/scripts/hovertranslateeudic.js · line 6600
const url = `https://cn.bing.com/dict/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(word)}`;
dict.youdao.comcontent/scripts/hovertranslateeudic.js · line 4230
`https://dict.youdao.com/dictvoice?audio=${w}&type=1`,
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 5 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Runs code it assembles while runninglowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/hovertranslateeudic.js · line 14116

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/hovertranslateeudic.js · line 14072

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 4 Sep 20263 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
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 key for some featuresWorks without one: Hover translation via dictionary engine, plus local wordbook and Zotero-note saving. Needs a key (Eudic, Maimemo and Shanbay): Syncing words to Eudic, Maimemo or Shanbay (each needs its own token).

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 7 addresses in 3 groups.

Translation (4)
api.frdic.comcn.bing.comdict.youdao.comtranslate.google.com
Apps you connect (2)
apiv3.shanbay.comopen.maimemo.com
Code hosting (1)
github.com
Evidence · file and line
api.frdic.comcontent/scripts/hovertranslateeudic.js · line 168
EUDIC_BASE = "https://api.frdic.com";
cn.bing.comcontent/scripts/hovertranslateeudic.js · line 6600
const url = `https://cn.bing.com/dict/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(word)}`;
dict.youdao.comcontent/scripts/hovertranslateeudic.js · line 4230
`https://dict.youdao.com/dictvoice?audio=${w}&type=1`,

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BUse with care
Before you install: A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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