Plugins / Reading & PDFs

彩云小译

by squirrelRao · github.com/squirrelRao/zotero-lingocloud

Zotero彩云小译插件

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.06 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
26
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because a zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding
Applies to v1.0.0, released 18 Oct 2023Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
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 squirrelRao 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: the update address isn't an update file
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Translation (1)
api.interpreter.caiyunai.com
Where we found it
api.interpreter.caiyunai.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 432
"http://api.interpreter.caiyunai.com/v1/translator",
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt, and 3 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Sends your text or keys unencrypted (http://) to api.interpreter.caiyunai.commediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 127

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Sends your text or keys unencrypted (http://) to api.interpreter.cai…chrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 432

Anyone on the network in between can read it

"http://api.interpreter.caiyunai.com/v1/translator",
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · 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 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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.
MaintenanceDormant · last release 18 Oct 20232 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: 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 (Caiyun Xiaoyi (fanyi.caiyunapp.com)). What needs it: A personal Caiyun Xiaoyi (彩云小译) account ID, needed before translation works.
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

Translation (1)
api.interpreter.caiyunai.com
Evidence · file and line
api.interpreter.caiyunai.comchrome/content/scripts/index.js · line 432
"http://api.interpreter.caiyunai.com/v1/translator",

Forks and alternatives

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Install 彩云小译
BUse with care
Before you install: A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more finding.Read the finding
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