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Zotero Translate

by wazeruan · github.com/wazeruan/zotero-translate-plugin

Zotero 划词翻译插件,调用本地 LLM API

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
3
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
47
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control
Applies to v0.1.1, released 14 Apr 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
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 transparencyUpdates are set to come from an address someone else could controlThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Updates
Updates are set to come from "Playitcooool" on GitHub, an account that doesn't exist: anyone who registers that name could publish an update Zotero would installThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify9 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (5)
api.deepseek.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.groq.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.openai.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.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.openrouter.ainamed 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 (3)
api-free.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.api.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.libretranslate.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.
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 1 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 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 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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 14 Apr 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface language not declared
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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 key for some featuresWorks without one: the default Ollama preset on localhost, with an empty key. Needs a key (DeepL, OpenAI, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow and Groq): DeepL, OpenAI, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow, Groq (hosted services).
  • Or: a model on your own computerIt can use a local model such as Ollama
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 9 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (5)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.groq.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeopenrouter.ainamed in its code
Translation (3)
api-free.deepl.comnamed in its codeapi.deepl.comnamed in its codelibretranslate.comnamed in its code
On your computer (1)
localhostnamed in its code

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