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Translate for ReadingMode

by bionux-th · github.com/bionux-th/Zotero-Translate-for-ReadingMode

Translates a paper paragraph by paragraph in Zotero 10's PDF reading mode and shows the translation under each original paragraph.

Translate for ReadingMode has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

TranslationReading & PDFs
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.05 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.
240
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
202
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
2
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.
None stated
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.1.0, released 12 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 bionux-th 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 identify23 addresses in 4 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (4)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.generativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Translation (17)
aidemo.youdao.comapi-free.deepl.comapi.cognitive.microsofttranslator.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.deepl.comapi.fanyi.baidu.comapi.interpreter.caiyunai.comapi.mymemory.translated.netapi.openl.clubedge.microsoft.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.mt.aliyuncs.comniutrans.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.openapi.youdao.comtranslate.google.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.translate.volcengineapi.comtranslation.googleapis.comtransmart.qq.comwww2.deepl.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Scholarly services (1)
dict.cnki.net
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Where we found it
api.anthropic.comcontent/scripts/preferences.js · line 100
claudeEndpoint: "https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages",
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/preferences.js · line 106
openaiEndpoint: "https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions",
aidemo.youdao.comcontent/scripts/preferences.js · line 70
youdaoEndpoint: "https://aidemo.youdao.com/trans",
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computerLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (1)
Works with files on your computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10 · not 9, 11 betaUpdates automatically
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 12 Oct 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface 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 paper paragraph by paragraph in Zotero 10's PDF reading mode and shows the translation under each original paragraph. Uses Ollama, Google, DeepL, Bing and other services, and saves the translation as a JSON attachment you can edit.

Reading papers in another language otherwise means copying text into a translator. Translating only when you press the button, and saving the result, avoids repeated requests. Default target language is Simplified Chinese.

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. 23 addresses in 4 groups.

AI services (4)
api.anthropic.comapi.openai.comdashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codegenerativelanguage.googleapis.comnamed in its code
Translation (17)
aidemo.youdao.comapi-free.deepl.comapi.cognitive.microsofttranslator.comnamed in its codeapi.deepl.comapi.fanyi.baidu.comapi.interpreter.caiyunai.comapi.mymemory.translated.netapi.openl.clubedge.microsoft.comnamed in its codemt.aliyuncs.comniutrans.comnamed in its codeopenapi.youdao.comtranslate.google.comnamed in its codetranslate.volcengineapi.comtranslation.googleapis.comtransmart.qq.comwww2.deepl.comnamed in its code
Scholarly services (1)
dict.cnki.net
On your computer (1)
127.0.0.1
Evidence · file and line
api.anthropic.comcontent/scripts/preferences.js · line 100
claudeEndpoint: "https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages",
api.openai.comcontent/scripts/preferences.js · line 106
openaiEndpoint: "https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions",
aidemo.youdao.comcontent/scripts/preferences.js · line 70
youdaoEndpoint: "https://aidemo.youdao.com/trans",

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Install Translate for ReadingMode
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  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.1.0.xpi · 0.05 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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