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ParaTranslate

by YogurtToSpring · github.com/YogurtToSpring/zotero-pdf-paratranslate

Zotero PDF段落翻译插件，自动识别PDF中的段落，调用Deepseek Api翻译，支持公式渲染、思考开关。A plugin for zotero which can translate a paragraph at a time.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.4 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.
MIT
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.1.0, released 15 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 transparencyMinified (compressed) code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the YogurtToSpring 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 is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
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.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/paratranslate.js · line 1
{return String(D0("apiKey","")).trim()}function ma(){return String(D0("apiBase","https://api.deepseek.com")).trim().replace(/\/+$/,"")}function B0(){return!!D0("thinking",!1)}function da(r){return Hi(
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
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 needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 15 Sep 20261 contributor
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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 (DeepSeek). What needs it: DeepSeek API key is needed for any translation.

Where your data goes

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

AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comcontent/scripts/paratranslate.js · line 1
{return String(D0("apiKey","")).trim()}function ma(){return String(D0("apiBase","https://api.deepseek.com")).trim().replace(/\/+$/,"")}function B0(){return!!D0("thinking",!1)}function da(r){return Hi(

Forks and alternatives

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The developer's response

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Install ParaTranslate
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.0.xpi · 0.4 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures