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Zotero 中文标题与摘要

by fenzirong · github.com/fenzirong/zotero-zh-info

Adds Chinese title and Chinese abstract fields to the item pane and fills them in automatically by translation.

Zotero 中文标题与摘要 has Atlas grade B (use with care) because it launches programs on your computer, and 1 more finding. It works with Zotero 7–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.06 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.
35
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
113
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
20
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.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer, and 1 more finding
Applies to v2.3.6, released 4 Nov 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, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify6 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Translation (5)
BabelDOC (the AI provider it's set up with)api-free.deepl.comapi.deepl.comapi.mymemory.translated.nettranslate.googleapis.com
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comprefs.js · line 14
pref("extensions.zhinfo.llm.baseURL", "https://api.deepseek.com");
api-free.deepl.comcontent/translate.js · line 210
? 'https://api-free.deepl.com/v2/translate'
api.deepl.comcontent/translate.js · line 211
: 'https://api.deepl.com/v2/translate';
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 4 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Medium concern (2)
Launches programs on your computerUpdates itself outside Zotero's updater
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computercontent/engine.js · line 370
text = await Zotero.Utilities.Internal.subprocess(exe, ['--help']);
Updates itself outside Zotero's updatercontent/update.js · line 127

From its own update feed at raw.githubusercontent.com

const install = await XPIInstall.getInstallForFile(file);
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 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 4 Nov 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
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

Adds Chinese title and Chinese abstract fields to the item pane and fills them in automatically by translation. Services are MyMemory, DeepL, Google or any OpenAI-compatible model, and results are stored in the Extra field.

For readers of English papers who want a Chinese title and abstract beside each item. Translations sync with the library, and bulk translation is available from the right-click menu.

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. 6 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Translation (5)
BabelDOC (the AI provider it's set up with)api-free.deepl.comapi.deepl.comapi.mymemory.translated.nettranslate.googleapis.com
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comprefs.js · line 14
pref("extensions.zhinfo.llm.baseURL", "https://api.deepseek.com");
api-free.deepl.comcontent/translate.js · line 210
? 'https://api-free.deepl.com/v2/translate'
api.deepl.comcontent/translate.js · line 211
: 'https://api.deepl.com/v2/translate';

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