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Plugins that translate PDFs, titles and abstracts, annotations and notes. 130 plugins.

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Translate for Zoterowindingwind/zotero-pdf-translate

Translates text as you select it in the PDF, EPUB or web reader, plus titles, abstracts, annotations and notes, using 20+ services (Google, DeepL, LLMs and more) and a dictionary for single words.

API key optionalWorks without one: Google Translate (the default) and other free services such as CNKI, Bing, Youdao. Needs a key (DeepL, Microsoft Translator, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Baidu, Tencent and Aliyun): Microsoft, DeepL, Baidu, Aliyun, Tencent, Xftrans, GPT, Gemini, Qwen-MT and similar services need a key or secret.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.10.9M downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 21 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv2.4.7 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero PDF2zhguaguastandup/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.

API key optionalWorks without one: siliconflowfree (the default for pdf2zh_next), plus Bing and Google machine translation. Needs a key (OpenAI, DeepSeek, SiliconFlow and Zhipu): Paid or other LLM translation services (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Zhipu, SiliconFlow paid models and similar) need your own API key and URL.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.605,775 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 23 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv4.1.7 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
蒲公英l0o0/tara

Backs up Zotero preferences, installed plugins, citation styles, translators and locate engines to a file, and restores them on another machine or rolls back to an earlier state.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.590,065 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 7 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 7 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv1.0.11 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
AI Paper Chatsyt2/paper-chat-for-zotero

AI 论文助手：论文问答、划词翻译、文献检索、笔记与 PPT 生成 ｜ AI research assistant: chat with papers, translate selections, find literature, and generate notes and slides

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (PaperChat, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini and DeepSeek). What needs it: a PaperChat account sign-in, or your own provider's API key (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek or custom).
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.244,441 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 24 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 24 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because updates itself outside Zotero's updaterv3.7.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Gardenl0o0/Garden-for-Zotero

免费GPT流量，模型市场，插件广场。专为中国宝宝研制的Zotero插件。A pluign for Zotero Chinese users.

API key optionalWorks without one: the built-in free model quota and CSL style downloads. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI Studio, SiliconFlow and other LLM providers): your own keys are needed only for the third-party model providers it configures.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.126,884 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 17 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 17 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts developers' servers: gpt.magiczotero.top and soil.magiczotero.top, and 4 more findingsv0.2.10 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Ze Notesfrianasoa/Ze-Notes

Zotero plugin for note management. Helping you visualize your notes and annotations efficiently.

API key optionalWorks without one: Notes and annotations tables, editing, export, Tesseract OCR, Google translation. Needs a key (DeepL, OpenAI, Google Gemini, DeepSeek and Anthropic): Translation (DeepL) and generative AI services (OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, Claude, custom provider).
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).113,899 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 14 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 14 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.2.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Immersive Translate 沉浸式翻译immersive-translate/zotero-immersivetranslate

Zotero BabelDOC plugin, for Immersive Translate Pro members.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Immersive Translate). What needs it: Immersive Translate Zotero authorization code (for Pro members).
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.91,699 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 21 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it sends usage data to analytics.immersivetranslate.cn, analytics.immersivetranslate.com and www.google-analytics.com, and 2 more findingsv0.0.24 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Magic for Zoterol0o0/MagicZotero

全文翻译（支持MinerU，pdf2zh，dox2x）。AI智能文献总结，AI列文献矩阵。7天免费试用。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 9–10Installs and runs in Zotero 9–10.49,476 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 14 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 14 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because its code is obfuscated: deliberately scrambled, so we couldn't check all of itv2.8.11 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
超能文献WildDataX/suppr-zotero-plugin

Translate PDF, Word, PowerPoint, etc. | zotero翻译插件，微信扫码注册，新用户可免费翻译25万汉字或100万个英文字母。超能文献官网:suppr.wilddata.cn；

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (超能文献 (suppr.wilddata.cn)). What needs it: A free Suppr (超能文献) account sign-in (WeChat registration); translation runs on the developer's server.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.33,147 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 25 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 25 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts the developer's server: suppr.wilddata.cn, and 2 more findingsv0.4.0 · live test: did something unexpectedWe installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
AI4Paperwdcpclover/ai4paper

PDF 全文翻译，保留排版双语对照 · 2.4 亿文献检索一键入库 · 文库知识库问答 · AI 精读论文、综述与思维导图 · 列表直显期刊分区 / 中科院 / JCR / 影响因子 · 免插件网页版 app.ai4paper.pro · 适配 Zotero 7–10

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.19,888 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 25 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 25 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because its code is obfuscated: deliberately scrambled, so we couldn't check all of itv8.2.229 · live test: did something unexpectedWe installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
AIdeaVisterainer/aidea-zotero

AIdea — AI assistant for Zotero: chat with papers, translate selections, translate full PDFs. Use your existing ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot subscription (OAuth, no API key), any OpenAI-compatible API, or local models (Ollama, LM Studio). | Zotero AI 助手：论文对话、划词翻译、全文翻译。支持订阅账号登录（无需 API Key）、OpenAI 兼容 API 接入、本地模型（Ollama、LM Studio）

API key optionalWorks without one: local models such as Ollama or LM Studio, which need no key. Needs a key (OpenAI, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, OpenRouter, DeepSeek and Groq): cloud providers: ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot sign-in (OAuth) or an API key for hosted OpenAI-compatible services.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.19,633 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 24 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 24 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionv3.6.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Full Text TranslateChikit-L/zotero-fulltext-translate

Full Text Translate for Zotero is a Zotero plugin that converts PDF papers into readable HTML while preserving images and figures, then translates the parsed full text for better academic reading.

API key optionalWorks without one: MinerU lightweight Agent API (no login, IP rate limited, size and page limits). Needs a key (MinerU): MinerU token, for the precise parsing API.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.8,570 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 18 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 18 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv1.0.4 · live test: did something unexpectedWe installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
HJFY Split ReaderInfinity4B/zotero-hjfy-split-reader

用于 Zotero 8/9/10 的插件：获取 arXiv 论文在幻觉翻译上的译文 PDF，并把原文 PDF 与译文 PDF 以分屏方式并排打开。 Fetch HJFY translations for arXiv papers and open the source PDF and translation side by side in Zotero 8/9/10.

Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.4,351 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 16 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.1.7 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
幻觉翻译 arXiv 翻译ANGJustinl/zotero-plugin-hjfy

从 幻觉翻译 获取基于 LaTex 源码翻译的arXiv文章

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).3,221 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 20 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 20 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.1.3 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Hover Translate EudicSHANGKAIJIE/zotero-hover-translate-eudic

鼠标悬停 / 单击 zotero 中的单词即可翻译，并支持添加生词到 欧路词典 (Eudic)、扇贝单词 (Shanbay)、墨墨背单词 (Maimemo) 、本地生词表或zotero笔记。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Hover translation via dictionary engine, plus local wordbook and Zotero-note saving. Needs a key (Eudic, Maimemo and Shanbay): Syncing words to Eudic, Maimemo or Shanbay (each needs its own token).
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.3,204 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 4 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 4 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.3.7 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ZoteroTranslatorNextECHOUniverse/zotero-translator-next

Zotero 文献翻译插件：格式优化 + 多渠道翻译 + 翻译历史 + AI 总结

API key optionalWorks without one: MyMemory, Youdao, Transmart, Volcengine, Bing (Edge mode), Google channels need no configuration. Needs a key (DeepSeek, Tencent Cloud, Baidu Translate, Alibaba Cloud and DashScope): DeepSeek, Tencent TMT, Baidu, Alibaba MT, Qwen-MT, Azure Bing official mode, custom OpenAI-compatible services.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.3,046 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 21 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it keeps its own tables in Zotero's database, and 2 more findingsv0.12.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Bilingual Readerquillamio/bilingual-reader

Bilingual-reader是一款用于Zotero 10阅读模式的PDF翻译，提供段落中英对照翻译、翻译结果输出。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.2,775 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 19 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 19 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.5.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
单词翻译chen7447/word-translator-zotero

Zotero 插件：在 PDF 阅读器中划词翻译单词和短语，管理个人单词本，支持可配置的 AI 翻译 API。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: the default 'free direct, smart switching' channel (Bing, Tencent, Youdao, Google, MyMemory), with no sign-up. Needs a key (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, Anthropic, DeepL, Baidu Translate, Tencent Cloud and Alibaba Cloud): LLM providers (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Gemini, Claude, Qwen-MT) and official machine-translation APIs (Baidu, Tencent, Aliyun, DeepL, Microsoft, etc.).
Zotero 8–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 8–10, 11 beta.2,485 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 19 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 19 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computer, and 1 more findingv6.17.0 · live test: did something unexpectedWe installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
MarginMindvastronghq/MarginMind

Zotero plugin for discussing papers with AI in the sidebar. Select text to invoke explanation, critique, translation, and more. Zotero 侧边栏 AI 助手，基于文献上下文进行对话，支持划词快捷操作（解释/批判/翻译/要点归纳）、PDF 转 Markdown 解析、以及将 AI 回复保存为 PDF 注释

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenRouter, any OpenAI-compatible provider and MinerU). What needs it: The AI chat; default provider is OpenRouter and the key is empty by default (MinerU PDF parsing needs a separate token).
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.2,036 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 24 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 24 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv1.3.3 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Dual TitleSHANGKAIJIE/zotero-dual-title

Dual Title for Zotero | 自由调整zotero条目列表行高，在 Zotero 条目列表中将翻译标题显示为第二行

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.1,487 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 11 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 11 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.1.8 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
FT AI版全文对照翻译garlicwu/filetrans_ai

在 Zotero 中一键发起 FT AI 版全文对照翻译，并将所选结果导入原条目。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (FT AI translation service (activation code)). What needs it: the translation service needs an activation code entered in settings.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.1,452 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 21 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because its code is obfuscated: deliberately scrambled, so we couldn't check all of itv2.0.3 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Annotation Color Customizeraidecameron/zotero-annotation-color-customizer

Customize Zotero annotation color labels on the fly.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 21 Oct 2025: 6 to 18 months ago.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7, but not in the current Zotero (10).1,426 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv1.1.2 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero 生词笔记Zzq-02/zotero-vocab-builder

Collect unfamiliar words while reading in Zotero and store them in a dedicated vocabulary note with translations and source links.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.1,325 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 23 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv1.3.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
CNE (Cite Non-English)boan-anbo/cite-non-english

Cite Non-English (CNE) is a Zotero extension to provide all-in-one support for non-English citations that just works.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.1,274 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 6 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 6 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.2.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
pdf2zh-desktop ConnectorAaronGIG/pdf2zh-desktop

📖 开箱即用的 PDF 学术翻译神器 | Win + Mac 双平台 | 公式排版完美保留 · Zotero 深度联动 · 35 种语言 · 20+ AI 翻译引擎 · 表格/OCR/术语库 · 批量翻译 | 基于 PDFMathTranslate (EMNLP 2025)

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Google and Bing translation (free). Needs a key (OpenAI, DeepL, DeepSeek, Google Gemini and Azure): Paid or key-based translation services such as OpenAI, DeepL, DeepSeek, Gemini, Azure.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.1,226 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 18 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 18 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.0.21 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
fastReadhuachuanchuan/ZoteroFastRead

本插件是基于Babel-Doc开发的，核心特点是能够在zotero 9.x及以下版本实现英文文献保留原排版的翻译，并且与原文对照显示（左边原文右边译文），并实现原文/译文的同步移动

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek). What needs it: the translation model (DeepSeek by default) needs the user's API key.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).1,157 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 7 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 7 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
–Not graded yetAtlas grade –: We couldn't check it yet.because fastRead-Python.xpi is 231 MB, over our 60 MB analysis limitv0.2.14 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero 阅读模式沉浸式双语tianlrz/zotero-reading-bilingual

专为 Zotero 阅读模式打造的中英双语对照翻译插件：段落级对照、目录与表格整体翻译、参考文献跳过、本地缓存、多服务商支持

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Google Gemini (AI Studio), DeepSeek, OpenAI, SiliconFlow, OpenRouter, Moonshot and Alibaba DashScope). What needs it: the translation service (Gemini by default, free key from Google AI Studio); translation cannot run without the user's key.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.1,121 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 9 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 9 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.6.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
LitMTransSRT117/LitMTrans-Zotero

Zotero中的科研PDF解析、排版翻译、思维导图与全文AI阅读插件

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (MinerU, DeepSeek, SiliconFlow, OpenRouter and Google AI Studio). What needs it: MinerU token (free) is needed to parse PDFs, which all layout translation and AI reading depend on; a model API key is also needed for AI translation and chat.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.1,027 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 21 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv2.0.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
BabelDOC Side-by-SideBabylonehy/zetero-BabelDoc

Zotero plugin for translating PDFs into bilingual side-by-side documents using BabelDOC CLI

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 8–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).1,001 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 27 May 2026Last commit or release on 27 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionv0.1.4 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero 标题翻译zhouyi654/zotero-title-translator

Translate academic titles and abstracts directly in Zotero 9 with multiple providers, terminology rules, automatic translation, and PDF2zh terminology bridge.

API key optionalWorks without one: MyMemory (the default on new installs). Needs a key (DeepL, Google Cloud Translation, Microsoft Translator, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, Alibaba Qwen, SiliconFlow and Volcengine): DeepL, Google, Microsoft, Qwen, SiliconFlow, Volcengine, DeepSeek, Gemini, OpenAI and custom providers need a key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9–10Installs and runs in Zotero 9–10.995 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 18 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 18 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.3.12 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Metadata TranslatorDirreke/zotero-metadata-translator

A Zotero plugin for generating `original-title/author/container-title` for Chinese journal articles.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).938 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Apr 2026Last commit or release on 28 Apr 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.3.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero EasyTransbinbinsh/zotero-easytrans

An offline translation plugin for Zotero 8 using the TranslateGemma 4B on-device translation model

Slowing downNo commit or release since 10 Mar 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).694 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it uses the network; we couldn't tell where, and 2 more findingsv26.0310.1242 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Codex Bilingual ReaderMengqi97/codex-bilingual-reader-for-zotero

Preserved-layout English-Chinese PDF translation for Zotero using Codex or OpenAI-compatible APIs

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI (Codex CLI login or API key), DeepSeek, OpenRouter and Alibaba Qwen (DashScope)). What needs it: Either a local Codex CLI login (default backend) or an API key for OpenAI, DeepSeek or another provider.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).628 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 17 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 17 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it downloads a program checked against a fixed fingerprint, and runs it, and 1 more findingv1.4.5 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
PDF TranslateTheJieee/zotero-pdf-translate

Zotero 划词翻译插件：选中 PDF/EPUB 文本 → 悬浮按钮 → 译文卡片（Google 免费接口 / MyMemory / OpenAI 兼容接口）

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Google free endpoint (the default) and MyMemory. Needs a key (OpenAI and DeepSeek): OpenAI-compatible AI translation of sentences (key can be blank for a local Ollama).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.575 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 17 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 17 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.2.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Geyi TranslatorNayuta-9/zotero-geyi-translator

格译 Geyi 的 Zotero 插件：右键条目翻译其中的 PDF，保留原版式或 AI 重排，可输出双语对照，译文作为子附件挂回原条目

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Geyi (geyi.net)). What needs it: A Geyi account sign-in (browser login that issues an API key) for its cloud translation.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).466 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 5 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 5 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts a server on a hosting platform: translator-backend-78085454326.asia-southeast1.run.app, and 2 more findingsv0.10.4 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero PDF 中文翻译Yuriyagn/zotero-pdf2zh

在 Zotero 中使用 PDFMathTranslate Next 与 BabelDOC 将 PDF 文献翻译为简体中文。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (SiliconFlow). What needs it: SiliconFlow API key (even the free models need a key).
Zotero 8–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).409 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 24 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 24 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it installs and runs software packages from npm or PyPI, and 1 more findingv0.2.3 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero DeepSeek 助手Loooookk/zotero-deepseek

接入 DeepSeek 大模型的 Zotero 9 插件：文献智能总结、论文全文问答、多篇对比、阅读笔记整理、划词翻译与请教

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek). What needs it: DeepSeek API; every feature (summaries, Q&A, comparison, translation) calls it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).398 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 17 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 17 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.7.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
FanyiPaiban PDF Translatorgarlicwu/fanyipaiban-zotero

Translate Zotero PDF attachments with FanyiPaiban and attach translated, comparison, and Markdown results.

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (FanyiPaiban). What needs it: the FanyiPaiban translation service (API key and credits).
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).354 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 1 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 1 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts the developer's server: www.fanyipaiban.com, and 2 more findingsv0.1.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Translation-Notebookzhongrubo/translation-notebook

选中单词即查词典，选中短语/句子即 AI 翻译；译文可编辑；金句原文收藏为可检索的分类列表（词典/AI/收藏）。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Word lookup with the free Youdao dictionary (the default). Needs a key (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Wordnik and Merriam-Webster): AI translation of phrases and sentences needs an API key from the chosen provider (Ollama local can be left blank); Wordnik and Merriam-Webster dictionaries need keys.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.260 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 6 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 6 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Context Translatemaverickzyc/zotero-context-translate

Zotero 上下文翻译插件：划词带句/段上下文，整篇论文生成双语 HTML | Context-aware translation for Zotero

Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 8–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).236 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 2 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 2 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.3.6 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
LingKuma for Zoterowhite-ink-cell/lingkuma-zotero

Zotero port of LingKuma with improved sentence selection, frosted-glass compatibility, and multilingual translation support.

API key optionalWorks without one: LingKuma default free AI (leave the Base URL blank). Needs a key (OpenAI, MiniMax and Supertone): your own AI endpoint and key, and some text-to-speech services (OpenAI, MiniMax, Supertone).
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).234 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 8 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 8 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it signs in using another app's identityv1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
arxiv2zhkongyan66/arxiv2zh

arxiv2zh for Zotero | Zotero arXiv论文中文翻译插件

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.232 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 24 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 24 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.2.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
PaperFlow06-month/paperflow

paper translation and ai agent for zotero

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Google AI Studio (Gemini)). What needs it: Gemini API key for translation and chat.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.208 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 2 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 2 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.5.4 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
小61nian1147/-61-

AI-powered medical literature translation for Zotero. Supports multiple AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek) with medical-specific prompts, abbreviation scanning, and glossary post-processing. 基于 AI 大模型的 Zotero 医学文献翻译插件，支持多模型接入，自带医学缩写词库和术语一致性检查。

API key optionalWorks without one: Google Translate (the default service, free, no secret). Needs a key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini and DeepL): the AI models (OpenAI/ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Azure GPT, custom GPT-like) and keyed translation services.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.196 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 5 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 5 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv1.0.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Translation of Enterscholaryoung-bo-i/zotero-enterscholar

在 Zotero 中使用大模型翻译选中的文本，由恩特学术提供支持。

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (EnterScholar and OpenAI-compatible provider). What needs it: Translation needs either an EnterScholar forum sign-in or your own LLM endpoint and API key; both must be supplied by the user.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.196 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 2 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 2 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts the developer's server: enterscholar.comv0.11.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero WordbookStarKujo/zotero-wordbook

A Zotero reader wordbook plugin for saving English terms with Chinese translations and source context.

Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.149 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 28 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.1.9 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
zotero-pdf2zh-prostudy-233/zotero-pdf2zh-pro

Zotero PDF 翻译插件：在 Zotero 中提交论文，调用本地服务和兼容 OpenAI 的翻译 API，生成译文或双语 PDF 并自动导回。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.130 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 24 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 24 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv1.7.3 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero update Metadataiiwenwen/zotero-update-metadata

更新元数据

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7, but not in the current Zotero (10).130 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 6 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 6 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv1.1.3 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero Research Copilotchrislucy838-collab/zotero-research-copilot

A privacy-first AI research assistant for Zotero with multi-paper context, evidence-linked citations, EPUB/PDF support, selection translation, persistent chat, and OpenAI-compatible/OAuth providers.

API key optionalWorks without one: A local OpenAI-compatible endpoint such as Ollama, with the key left empty. Needs a key (OpenAI): Hosted OpenAI-compatible gateways need a key; an unauthenticated local endpoint does not.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.121 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 20 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 20 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it keeps its own tables in Zotero's database, and 2 more findingsv0.10.42 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
SideMark for Zoterowuok0618/zotero-sidemark

Read and edit Markdown notes linked to Zotero items in the item pane and PDF reader sidebar. KaTeX, Mermaid, GFM. Obsidian & AI friendly.

API key optionalWorks without one: Reading and editing Markdown notes. Needs a key (MinerU, DeepSeek and OpenAI): AI features only (MinerU PDF conversion, LLM translation, deep-read, AI chat).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.108 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 21 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.1.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ZCTrMCXCC303/ZCTr

Click-on Translator Plugin of Zotero

API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama provider (name + port + model, no key). Needs a key (DeepSeek): DeepSeek and OpenAI-compatible cloud providers need an API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).87 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 2 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 2 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.2.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Translatewazeruan/zotero-translate-plugin

Zotero 划词翻译插件，调用本地 LLM API

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks 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).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).47 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 22 Apr 2026Last commit or release on 22 Apr 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could controlv0.1.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
zotero-pdf2mdCrushDemo01/zotero-pdf2md

`zotero-pdf2md` 是一个面向 Zotero 7 的插件，用来把 PDF 附件转换为 Markdown 源包、译文 Markdown，以及可直接预览的 HTML。

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Mistral and OpenAI or another OpenAI-compatible provider). What needs it: Mistral OCR key for PDF-to-Markdown, plus an OpenAI-compatible LLM key for translation.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).30 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 8 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 8 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because its release file was replaced after publication, and 3 more findingsv0.1.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Fusion Reader for Zoterothalloerupt/fusion_reader_for_zotero

A lightweight plugin for Zotero 7 and later that makes it easier to access document translation features through Fusion Reader.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.29 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 28 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 1 more findingv1.1.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Iriszbhou2002/iris-zotero

Your AI, inside Zotero. Ask about passages, translate in place, dictate locally, and highlight a paper’s contributions and evidence. Connect a supported Codex account or your own API. Mac + Windows.

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI Codex account, Google Gemini account and your own API provider). What needs it: the AI model: a supported Codex account sign-in (the default) or your own API endpoint and key.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).28 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 16 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionv3.4.18 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Vibe Zotero Translate11zhouxuan/vibe-zotero-translate

A Zotero plugin for translating selected text

Slowing downNo commit or release since 23 Feb 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (AWS Bedrock and OpenAI). What needs it: An API key for the chosen LLM provider (AWS Bedrock by default, or OpenAI-compatible); the code refuses to run without one, even for a local endpoint.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).28 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.2 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
arXiv ReaderTheoCUC/zotero-arxiv-reader

Zotero plugin for arXiv HTML fetch, cleanup, and bilingual translation.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 6 Feb 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Fetching arXiv HTML, hiding page elements, style repair and Google Scholar search need no key. Needs a key (OpenAI (or another OpenAI-compatible translation service)): Bilingual translation (双语沉浸式翻译) uses an OpenAI-compatible API with a user-entered API key.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).28 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.0.3 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
PaperPilotwyhao2333/zotero-paperpilot

Zotero 10 academic reading assistant with selection translation, contextual AI Q&A, paper digest, and Zotero note export.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: selection translation with MyMemory (the default translation service). Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Zhipu, Moonshot, Alibaba Qwen and SiliconFlow): the AI features (Q&A, digest, AI translation) need a key for hosted providers.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.27 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 23 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
zoteroTranslateAntseasideccm/zotero-translate-ant

zotero-translate-ant

DormantNo commit or release since 13 Feb 2025, more than 18 months ago. Problems may not get fixed.Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7, but not in the current Zotero (10).27 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because it writes to Zotero's database directlyv0.1.5 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
彩云小译squirrelRao/zotero-lingocloud

Zotero彩云小译插件

DormantNo commit or release since 10 Nov 2023, more than 18 months ago. Problems may not get fixed.Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Caiyun Xiaoyi (fanyi.caiyunapp.com)). What needs it: A personal Caiyun Xiaoyi (彩云小译) account ID, needed before translation works.
Zotero 7 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7, but not in the current Zotero (10).26 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv1.0.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
HJFY Split Reader CNleisongju/zotero-hjfy-split-reader-cn

Zotero plugin for HJFY translated PDFs with arXiv auto-detection and split-view reading

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Fetching HJFY translations and split-view reading with the cookie left empty. Needs a key (hjfy.top): HJFY login cookie, only for translation tasks that need a signed-in session.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).24 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 6 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 6 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.1.4 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Prismmxlapan/zotero-prism

为 Zotero 提供文库可视化、AI 问答、全文翻译与阅读管理

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Library visualization, reading analytics and Google translation (the default engine). Needs a key (OpenAI, DeepL, Microsoft Translator, Baidu Translate, NiuTrans and easyScholar): The AI copilot (Lens) needs a key for its model provider (default OpenAI); some translation engines (DeepL, Microsoft, Baidu, NiuTrans) and easyScholar rankings need keys.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.24 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 23 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it changes Zotero settings that aren't its own, and 2 more findingsv1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Smart Paper Translatordingdinglz/zotero-translate

Read papers with Codex and Pi in Zotero's sidebar. Ask about passages and figures, revisit past conversations, and view interactive charts beside the PDF.

Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).21 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 12 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 12 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it installs and runs software packages from npm or PyPI, and 1 more findingv0.1.39 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Paper Translate for ZoteroWoif-sha/paper-translate-for-zotero

Context-aware academic translation for Zotero using validated MinerU Markdown and an isolated Codex runtime.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI (Codex sign-in) and OpenAI-compatible API provider). What needs it: Sign-in to OpenAI via Codex CLI (codex login), or an API key for an OpenAI-compatible service.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.20 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 24 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 24 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it signs in using another app's identity, and 3 more findingsv1.4.8 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Bilingual PDF ReaderHouxin2024/zotero-bilingual

One-click, layout-preserving side-by-side bilingual PDF translation for Zotero with click-to-match sentence highlighting.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: SiliconFlow Free (the default, no sign-up or key). Needs a key (OpenAI and Google Gemini): Other translation services such as OpenAI or Gemini need the user's own key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).19 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 16 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.9.4 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Easy Translateshice951229-oss/Easy-Translate

随手做的 demo，翻译外文文献。适用于 Zotero 的 PDF 原版式翻译插件。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.18 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 31 May 2026Last commit or release on 31 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
文献分类编号与题名翻译GuotuanWang/wenxianbianhao

适配 Zotero 10.0.1 的文献分类编号与 DeepSeek 题名翻译插件，支持批量编号、自定义列、分类右键菜单和独立设置页。

Slowing downNo commit or release since 28 Feb 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Batch numbering of items in a collection. Needs a key (DeepSeek): DeepSeek title translation needs a DeepSeek API key.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).18 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.2.4 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Smart Translate for Zoterosoft-defoliation/zotero-smart-translate

AI-powered Zotero reading assistant: translation, summarization, innovation extraction, method structuring.

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Zhipu (GLM)). What needs it: the AI translation/summarization engine (user's own API key for an OpenAI-compatible service, default endpoint Zhipu GLM).
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.16 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 22 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 22 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv1.3.1 · live test: did something unexpectedWe installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Unified TranslatorLuociqvq/zotero-unified-translator

Zotero instant and full-document translation plugin

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.16 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 19 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 19 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because its code names developers' servers: fanyi.eieu.cn and pdf2zh.eieu.cnv1.0.2 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
DocuTranslate 中文翻译blanlak/docutranslate-zotero

右键 PDF 一键 DocuTranslate 中文翻译，译文 PDF 自动回填 Zotero 条目

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.15 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 10 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 10 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.4.17 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
TwinText for Zoteroyiyangbyts/twintext-releases

Public release and Zotero update channel for TwinText for Zotero

Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.14 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 23 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: hf-mirror.net, and 2 more findingsv1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero–Obsidian Connectorkimstitute/zotero-obsidian-connector

Automatic literature notes, Korean abstract translation, and a shared Markdown editor for Zotero and Obsidian.

API key optionalWorks without one: The core connector (literature notes, links, Markdown editor). Needs a key (OpenAI ChatGPT): Korean abstract translation via ChatGPT sign-in or an OpenAI-compatible endpoint (a key may be needed for cloud services).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).14 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 16 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it signs in using another app's identityv0.5.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
RetainPDF Translatelinxbxxh/retainpdf-zotero-plugin

Zotero 7/9 插件：调用 RetainPDF 桌面版本地服务，自动翻译新抓取的 PDF 全文并把中文译文挂到条目下

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.13 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 14 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 14 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.1.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Bulk Import from URL ListAtlasField92/zotero-bulk-importer-plugin

A lightweight Zotero plugin designed to batch-download academic sources from a list of URLs using Zotero’s official translation and import mechanism. The project streamlines large-scale reference collection by automating metadata extraction, source retrieval, and library integration while staying fully compatible with Zotero’s native ecosystem.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.13 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 20 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 20 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Inline Translate for Zotero1281300805/zotero-inline-translate

Translate selected Zotero PDF text in place with DeepSeek, multi-region selection and annotation following.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek). What needs it: Translation via DeepSeek (default service); the key is empty by default and the README says to create one on the DeepSeek platform.
Zotero 8–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).13 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 21 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.4.40 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Bilingual PDFLanTing-0119/zotero-bilingual-pdf

Zotero 9 plugin for batch translating academic PDFs into side-by-side English-Chinese PDFs

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Doc2X and DeepSeek). What needs it: Doc2X and DeepSeek API keys.
Zotero 9–10Installs and runs in Zotero 9–10.12 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 14 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 14 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.1.7 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
本地沉浸式翻译MARS-ROBOTICS-star/Local-Immersive-Translate

一个基于本地 BabelDOC 后端的 Zotero 7 PDF 翻译插件。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Kimi (Moonshot)). What needs it: the translation model API address, model name and API key must be entered in the plugin before Start / Test.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.11 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 9 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 9 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it downloads a program and runs it, and 3 more findingsv0.0.27 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero BabelDOCZenanH/zotero-babeldoc

Zotero 10 plugin for translating PDF attachments with an isolated BabelDOC environment.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI). What needs it: The OpenAI-compatible translation service (API key, base URL and model must be filled in; default service is OpenAI).
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.11 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 22 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 22 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv0.1.9 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ScholarMatezhstark/zotero9_gpt_plugin

Zotero 9 插件。调用 ChatGPT API 翻译选区

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI). What needs it: OpenAI access token needed for translation.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).11 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 23 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.13 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ZotLiteLuckyFulong/zotlite

Zotero插件-ZotLite — Zotero AI 阅读助手-拥有高精度MinerU 文献解析、全文翻译、原文跳转、影响因子、引用量和元数据抓取功能。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Google AI Studio (Gemini), MinerU, Tavily and Semantic Scholar). What needs it: its main feature, the AI reading assistant (DeepSeek, OpenAI or Gemini key); MinerU parsing, Semantic Scholar and Tavily need their own keys.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).11 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 5 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 5 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it changes Zotero settings that aren't its own, and 4 more findingsv1.1.3 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
PaperTranslateLast-diary/PaperTranslate-Zotero-Plugin

Zotero plugin for MinerU PDF parsing and DeepSeek-powered paper translation

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (MinerU and DeepSeek). What needs it: MinerU API token (PDF parsing) plus an LLM key (DeepSeek or other provider).Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).10 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 14 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 14 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.5.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero AI Reading StudioShanfu2021/zotero-ai-reading-studio

Independent Zotero paper reading workspace with Responses chat, per-paper sessions, retrieval, translation, and online briefs.

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI-compatible API provider). What needs it: The chat and translation features use the user's own OpenAI Responses-compatible API URL and key.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.10 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 4 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 4 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it contacts a server we couldn't identify: www.alphaxiv.org, and 1 more findingv0.7.22 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero PDF TranslateJinshijiming/zotero-pdf-translate-z6

PDF translation for Zotero built-in PDF reader.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 31 Aug 2025: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Google (googleapi) or CNKI, chosen as the default service. Needs a key (Microsoft Translator, Baidu Translate, Tencent and OpenAI): Commercial engines such as Microsoft, Baidu, Tencent, DeepL, GPT.
No Zotero versionWe don't know a Zotero version it works with.10 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
CNot recommendedAtlas grade C: We found serious problems.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it run code without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)v1.0.25 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Translator for ZoteroKumiko-kmk/Translator-for-Zotero

Translator for Zotero

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Bing, Tencent Transmart and CNKI providers need no key. Needs a key (Alibaba Qwen (DashScope), DeepSeek and Google Gemini): Qwen, DeepSeek and Gemini providers need an API key.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 11 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 11 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv2.1.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero AI CompanionDennis-Huangm/zotero-ai-companion

AI reading companion for Zotero with chat, translation, notes, tools, and conversation history.

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI and Anthropic). What needs it: The model service (OpenAI, Anthropic or compatible) needs the user's own API key in a model preset.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 29 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 29 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv1.0.4 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Financeifeitao/zotero-finance

Make Chinese Financial Reports Cite-able again.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 16 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it uses the network; we couldn't tell where, and 2 more findingsv0.1.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
论文翻译 (Paper Translator)lubinxtu/zotero-paper-translator

A Zotero 7 plugin that translates academic English PDFs into Chinese with formula-preserving, structured translation. Built on the paper-translator workflow.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI and DeepSeek). What needs it: API key for the LLM service used to translate.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 11 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 11 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.8 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Translate for Zotero++Golden-Pigeon/zotero-pdf-translate-plus-plus

Independently maintained Translate for Zotero with reader popup math rendering, based on windingwind/zotero-pdf-translate.

API key optionalWorks without one: Google (googleapi) or CNKI, chosen as the default service. Needs a key (DeepL, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Microsoft Translator and Baidu Translate): AI and commercial services such as DeepL, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Azure, Baidu.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 8 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 8 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv2.4.10 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
LexiFlow 词典翻译edwardlewis35/zotero-translate

Zotero9 translator plugin

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Local MDX/MDD dictionary lookup. Needs a key (OpenAI): Sentence/paragraph translation through the default OpenAI endpoint needs an API key; word lookup in local MDX dictionaries does not.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).9 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 28 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 28 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.3.2 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
RetainPDF for Zoterol41036406-del/RetainPDF-Zotero

Translate PDF attachments through a local RetainPDF service.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Baidu PaddleOCR and DeepSeek or other OpenAI-compatible service). What needs it: a Paddle OCR token plus an API key for an OpenAI-compatible translation service.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).8 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 7 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 7 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Bilingual OutlinelllaterOn/zotero-bilingual-outline

Zotero PDF 目录中英文对照翻译，支持修订与多机笔记同步。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek). What needs it: DeepSeek API key needed for translating PDF outlines.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.8 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 25 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 25 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero PDF2ZH Bilingualhanbinhsh/zotero-pdf2zh-bilingual

Zotero 9 plugin for local PDF translation with pdf2zh and configurable bilingual layouts.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama at 127.0.0.1:11434 (the default), with the API key left empty. Needs a key: Only OpenAI-compatible model endpoints that ask for a key; the default local Ollama address needs none.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).8 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 15 Apr 2026Last commit or release on 15 Apr 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv0.1.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
PaperBridgemyheart521/cli2openai

Local Claude Code/Codex CLI bridge for quality-gated bilingual academic PDF translation and Zotero PaperBridge.

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Anthropic (Claude Code) and OpenAI (Codex CLI)). What needs it: A sign-in to the Claude Code or Codex CLI it drives (no separate API key).
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.7 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Jul 2026Last commit or release on 23 Jul 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv0.3.4 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
NihongoZoteroandrewmkahn/nihongo-zotero

NihongoZotero: store and display multilingual/Japanese metadata (alternate titles, romanizations, translations) for Zotero items.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 20 Feb 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.API key optionalWorks without one: Storing and displaying romanized fields by hand, plus the bundled Chicago styles. Needs a key (Anthropic): The Generate Romanization feature needs an Anthropic API key.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).7 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could controlv0.1.0-alpha.1 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
MineruDS TranslatorFuturesxy/Zotero-MinerU-Translator

Zotero Translator plugin using MinerU api

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (MinerU, DeepSeek and OpenAI). What needs it: MinerU API token (PDF parsing) and an LLM API key for translation.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).6 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 12 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 12 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv0.1.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Paper AI Colleaguemqjinwon/zotero-paper-ai

Zotero AI colleague: translate, explain, chat, figure vision, paper RAG

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (xAI (Grok) and OpenAI (Codex)). What needs it: Sign-in to Grok or Codex via CLI (grok login / codex login) or a Grok API key; default provider is Grok.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).6 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 10 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 10 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it signs in using another app's identity, and 3 more findingsv0.1.3 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Translate for Zotero Customwqe134/zotero-pdf-translate-custom

Custom fork of Translate for Zotero with local enhancements

API key optionalWorks without one: Google (googleapi) or CNKI, chosen as the default service. Needs a key (DeepL, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Microsoft Translator and Baidu Translate): AI and commercial services such as DeepL, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Azure, Baidu.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.6 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 May 2026Last commit or release on 21 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv2.4.5 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Translate for Zoteronian1147/zotero-pdf-translate-medical

Zotero 医学文献翻译插件，内置 DeepSeek API + 3000+ 条医学术语词库

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Google (googleapi) or CNKI, chosen as the default service. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, DeepL, Anthropic and Google Gemini): AI and commercial services such as the built-in DeepSeek option, OpenAI, DeepL, Gemini, Claude.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.6 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 19 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 19 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv2.5.7 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
HJFY-PDFTranslateHashmapw/HJFY-PDFTranslate

HJFY-PDFTranslate

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Downloading already-translated arXiv papers needs no sign-in. Needs a key (hjfy.top (WeChat or phone sign-in)): Sign-in to hjfy.top (WeChat or phone) is needed to start a new translation of a paper not yet translated, or to upload a PDF.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.5 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 1 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 1 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero PaperLensyrhoo/zotero-paperlens

Fast scientific translation plugin for Zotero

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Qwen, OpenRouter and SiliconFlow). What needs it: translation, which goes through an OpenAI-compatible provider you set up with your own key.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).5 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 11 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 11 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.6.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
轻译 · Qingyi 连接器ruali-dev/qingyi-translator

A lightweight right-click LLM translator for Zotero papers on Windows.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.4 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 6 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 6 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it hands your data to a program on this computer; we can't check where it goes from therev0.2.5 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Bilingual Reader / 双语阅读Chan-Developer/zotero-bilingual-reader

Translate current PDF pages or selected text between English and Chinese and save bilingual Zotero notes.

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek and MiniMax). What needs it: API key for the default DeepSeek endpoint (or MiniMax); some local services need none.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).4 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 13 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.7.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Bilingual TranslatorHlx0509/zotero-bilingual-translator

Preserve original pages and reflow Chinese translations with source images, formulas, and tables.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek). What needs it: DeepSeek API key for translation.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.4 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 16 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ResearchHubWCG0726/zotero-researchhub

Zotero 7 科研效率插件 — 打卡、番茄钟、AI 写作润色、翻译、邮件模板、LaTeX 片段等

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.4 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 May 2026Last commit or release on 13 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ZoteroTransnatorleauny/ZoteroTransnator

Zotero translate terminator !

Slowing downNo commit or release since 9 Jan 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepL and OpenAI). What needs it: DeepL API key (default service), or OpenAI-compatible key; OCR needs a token.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).4 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.1.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero 学术论文翻译huqilin0504/zotero-academic-translator

Zotero 7 academic paper translation and AI reading assistant plugin

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Local Ollama or local agy CLI engines need no key. Needs a key (DeepSeek and Google Gemini): DeepSeek and Gemini engines (the default is DeepSeek) need the user's own API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.3 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 19 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 19 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.0.51 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero-C1LIFETerryWen2023/Zotero-C1LIFE

用浏览器翻译避免API费用

Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.3 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 11 May 2026Last commit or release on 11 May 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv3.1.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Translate for Zoterohelingfeng-hub/zotero-pdf-translate-thinking-level

Unofficial build of Translate for Zotero 2.4.7 with PR #1467 (thinking level) - DeepSeek Flash / GLM / Kimi

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Google (googleapi) or CNKI, chosen as the default service. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Google Gemini and DeepL): AI services such as DeepSeek, GLM, Kimi, OpenAI, Gemini and commercial translators.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.3 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 15 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 15 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv2.4.7.2 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
生词本 Vocabulary Builder for ZoteroMaxccess/zotero-vocab

在 Zotero 阅读器中划选外文生词一键收藏，自动填入中文释义与上下文句子，支持检索、自测与多种格式导出。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.3 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 16 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.3.10 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
lpcteam-translateliupcmail/lpcteam-translate

Zotero的极简翻译插件

API key optionalWorks without one: Built-in Bing and Google translation engines. Needs a key (DeepSeek, Zhipu and Moonshot (Kimi)): The LLM endpoints (DeepSeek, Zhipu GLM, Kimi, or your own) need an API key.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.2 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 12 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 12 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.2.2 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
TeXGlot for ZoteroMengqi-Lei/texglot

Translate arXiv papers and LaTeX projects with your own LLM API, preserving equations, citations, and document structure. Generate translated PDFs and editable source through a local app or batch CLI.

Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).2 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 25 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 25 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it hands your documents to TeXGlot; we can't check where they go from therev1.0.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
TransLookEiskola/translook

A Zotero translation plugin.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: A local Ollama model (no key), or the opt-in free Youdao and Google channels. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI and Baidu Translate): Cloud LLM services (DeepSeek default, OpenAI, etc.) need an API key; Baidu Translate needs AppID and secret.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).2 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 13 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv1.7.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero AI PDF Assistantnorthws/zotero-ai-pdf-assistant

Zotero plugin for AI chat and translation on PDF selections via OpenAI-compatible APIs

API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama (Local) provider needs no key. Needs a key (OpenAI): the OpenAI (cloud) provider, which is the default.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).2 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Apr 2026Last commit or release on 13 Apr 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 2 more findingsv2.0.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Zotero AI ReaderMagicDakeAI/zotero-ai-reader

Zotero 10 的纯插件式 AI 论文翻译工具

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.API key optionalWorks without one: Ollama on the user's own computer, which needs no key. Needs a key (DeepSeek, OpenAI, OpenRouter and SiliconFlow): Cloud services (DeepSeek, OpenAI, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow) need the user's own API key.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.2 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 21 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.6.6 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Better Reader Hover PopupsHaoq1nYuan/Zotero-better-popups

Shows reader hover popups (e.g., references, sections) only while a chosen trigger key is held. This prevents the popups from being accidentally triggered when selecting text for translation or annotation.

Nothing to installWe couldn't find a release file that current Zotero can install.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
No Zotero versionWe don't know a Zotero version it works with.2 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 1 Jun 2026Last commit or release on 1 Jun 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.0 · didn't load in our live testWe installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Full Translatexhy200606/Zotero-full-translate

Full-text PDF translation and bilingual reading plugin for Zotero.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 9–10Installs and runs in Zotero 9–10.2 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 3 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 3 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv0.4.2 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
LLM Selection Translate for ZoteroJasperYep/zotero-llm-selection-translate

Translate selected text in the Zotero reader via a custom OpenAI-compatible LLM API.

Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI-compatible LLM provider). What needs it: Translation through the user's OpenAI-compatible endpoint; the code refuses to run without a token.
Zotero 8–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).2 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 3 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 3 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.5.4 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
PDF2zh Annotation Syncw1457344108-coder/zotero-pdf2zh-annotation-sync

Sync Zotero annotations from PDF2zh translations to the matching English PDF with a companion Codex Skill.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).2 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 17 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 17 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.1.2 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Immersive Translate 沉浸式翻译CYandYue/BabelDOC_Zotero_Translate

Zotero BabelDOC plugin, for Immersive Translate Pro members.

Slowing downNo commit or release since 5 Jan 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Immersive Translate, OpenAI and DeepSeek). What needs it: Immersive Translate Pro auth key (default setup), or your own OpenAI/DeepSeek API key for the local BabelDOC mode.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).1 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it sends usage data to analytics.immersivetranslate.cn, analytics.immersivetranslate.com and www.google-analytics.com, and 3 more findingsv0.0.18 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
ZotDupesorinhostiuc/zotdupe

Find and review semantic duplicates in Zotero, including preprints, translations, cross-type records, and incomplete metadata.

No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–9, but not in the current Zotero (10).1 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 23 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv2.4.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Context TranslatorMUG-chen/zotero-context-translator

Context-aware academic translation for the Zotero 9 PDF reader.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).1 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 16 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 16 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv0.2.0 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Translate for Zoteroreginalluna/zotero-pdf-translate

Translate PDF, EPub, webpage, metadata, annotations, notes to the target language. Support 20+ translate services.

API key optionalWorks without one: Google (googleapi) or CNKI, chosen as the default service. Needs a key (DeepL, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Microsoft Translator and Baidu Translate): AI and commercial services such as DeepL, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Azure, Baidu.
Zotero 8–10Installs and runs in Zotero 8–10.1 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 21 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 21 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 2 more findingsv1.1.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
句译随行 Sentence HoverNova-Meteor/zotero-sentence-hover

句译随行：Zotero PDF 悬停整句翻译与中英文单词联动高亮

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.1 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 24 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 24 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv1.0.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Paper Assistant Next · 精读工作台lidayunzhongjun-cell/paper-assistant-next

Zotero 9 AI 论文精读助手：全文导读、选段翻译与解释、多轮追问、术语解析和本地阅读记录。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek). What needs it: an API key for the default DeepSeek endpoint (or another OpenAI-compatible provider); a keyless local endpoint is also possible.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 9 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 9, but not in the current Zotero (10).0 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 19 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 19 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
ARecommendedAtlas grade A: Every check of the code came out low.because every code check came out lowv2.3.1 · tested in Zotero 9.0.6We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 9.0.6 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Translate Bridge for ZoteroOlekd21/Translate-Bridge-for-Zotero

连接 Chrome 内置 Google 翻译与 Zotero：阅读翻译后的论文网页，将选中文字匹配回 PDF 英文原文，并同步高亮、中文译文与笔记。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.No API key neededNothing in it needs a key you supply.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.0 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 23 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 23 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because updates are set to come from an address someone else could control, and 2 more findingsv1.0.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero AI HubArc816/Zotero-AI-Hub

多厂商 AI 增强插件：文献摘要、智能批注、问答对话、翻译/思维导图/综述，并内嵌 MCP 服务桥接外部 AI 客户端。

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–10.0 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 13 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 13 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because any website you visit can make it act through its local server: it doesn't check where requests come fromv1.4.5 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
ParaTranslateYogurtToSpring/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.

Docs in Chinese onlyThe plugin's README and support are in Chinese. Our summary is in English.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek). What needs it: DeepSeek API key is needed for any translation.
Zotero 10Installs and runs in Zotero 10.0 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 15 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 15 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.1.0 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Hover TranslationTa-Gu/zotero-plugin-hover-translation

Hover-based AI-powered sentence translation for Zotero's PDF reader

Slowing downNo commit or release since 22 Mar 2026: 6 to 18 months ago.Needs an API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenAI and DeepSeek). What needs it: an API key for the LLM provider (default is OpenAI); a local Ollama endpoint would not need one.Can use a local modelIt can use a model running on your own computer, such as Ollama, so your text needn't leave it.
Zotero 7–8 · not 10Installs and runs in Zotero 7–8, but not in the current Zotero (10).0 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because a zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit), and 1 more findingv0.1.0 · code checked onlyWe checked its code but haven't run it in a live Zotero yet.
Scholium Bridgeweilr/zotero-scholium

Write reading results back into Zotero as native, editable annotations: highlights with translation comments, margin notes, and reading notes. No plugin needed on Zotero 10+.

Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.0 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 7 Sep 2026Last commit or release on 7 Sep 2026, within the past 6 months.
A+RecommendedAtlas grade A+: Passed the code checks, and behaved as its card describes installed in a live Zotero.because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpectedv0.1.1 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.
Zotero Utilslvansnippenburg/zotero-utils

Combined Zotero utilities: annotation translation/export and PDF summarization using Gemini API

API key optionalWorks without one: Export as Markdown, Smart Copy, auto-tagging and annotation color labels. Needs a key (Google AI Studio (Gemini)): Gemini API key needed for Translate and Summarize PDF.
Zotero 7–10, 11 betaInstalls and runs in Zotero 7–10, 11 beta.0 downloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.Updated 27 Aug 2026Last commit or release on 27 Aug 2026, within the past 6 months.
BUse with careAtlas grade B: Read why before installing.because it launches programs on your computerv1.0.3 · tested in Zotero 10.0.3We installed this exact release in a fresh Zotero 10.0.3 and recorded what it did, as well as checking its code.

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