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Orange Translate

by guochengran464-byte · github.com/guochengran464-byte/zotero-orange-translate

Translates a PDF with a local PDFMathTranslate-next and BabelDOC setup, then attaches bilingual and Chinese-only PDFs beside the original, with progress shown.

Orange Translate has Atlas grade C (not recommended) because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version. It works with Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (1.9 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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.
4
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
4
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version
Applies to v1.1.0, released 6 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 guochengran464-byte 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 is a placeholder
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.
Translation (2)
BabelDOC (the AI provider it's set up with)pdf2zh-next (SiliconFlow, or the engine it's set up with)
Powerful capabilitiesInstalls and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version, and 2 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
High concern (1)
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version
Medium concern (1)
Launches programs on your computer
Low concern (1)
Works with files on your computer
Where we found it
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionlifecycle.js · line 1543

Installs packages without a fixed version

var RUNTIME_INSTALL_SCRIPT = String.raw`param([Parameter(Mandatory=$true)][string]$Root)
Launches programs on your computerlifecycle.js · line 1722
const native = host.ChromeUtils.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs").Subprocess;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 6 Oct 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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

Written by AI from the README

Translates a PDF with a local PDFMathTranslate-next and BabelDOC setup, then attaches bilingual and Chinese-only PDFs beside the original, with progress shown.

Gives full-layout PDF translation into Chinese without leaving Zotero. You bring an OpenAI-compatible API key. Windows x64 and Zotero 10 only; a one-click installer fetches the engine.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 2 addresses in 1 group.

Translation (2)
BabelDOC (the AI provider it's set up with)pdf2zh-next (SiliconFlow, or the engine it's set up with)

Other plugins that do this

Matched on what they do

For the same job, work with Zotero 10 and graded B or better. Closest match first.

  • B
    Zotero BabelDOC

    Translates a PDF attachment into Chinese with BabelDOC and saves the result as a child attachment, either Chinese only or original and Chinese side by side.

    Matches “pdf translation keeping layout” · 92 downloads · Active · Zotero 10
  • B
    Zotero PDF2zh

    Translates entire PDFs with PDFMathTranslate, keeping equations and layout intact, and attaches bilingual side-by-side or translated-only copies to the item.

    Matches “translate pdf keep layout” · 805,694 downloads · Active · Zotero 7–10, 11 beta
    Can use a local model
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Install Orange Translate
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itIt installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version.
Better-graded plugins for the same jobA+PDF TranslateA+Zotero 标题翻译A+Dual Title
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