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HJFY-PDFTranslate

by Hashmapw · github.com/Hashmapw/HJFY-PDFTranslate

HJFY-PDFTranslate

Reading & PDFsTranslation
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.3 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
5
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v1.0, released 1 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Translation (1)
hjfy.topseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Apps you connect (2)
long.open.weixin.qq.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.open.weixin.qq.com
Where we found it
hjfy.topcontent/scripts/core.js · line 14
const BASE = "https://hjfy.top";
open.weixin.qq.comcontent/scripts/plugin.js · line 1305
`https://open.weixin.qq.com/connect/qrconnect?appid=${LOGIN.APP_ID}&scope=snsapi_login` +
Powerful capabilitiesNo powerful capabilities foundLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
No further detail for this area yet.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 1 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
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We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API key for some featuresWorks 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.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

Translation (1)
hjfy.topseen when we ran it
Apps you connect (2)
long.open.weixin.qq.comnamed in its codeopen.weixin.qq.com
Evidence · file and line
hjfy.topcontent/scripts/core.js · line 14
const BASE = "https://hjfy.top";
open.weixin.qq.comcontent/scripts/plugin.js · line 1305
`https://open.weixin.qq.com/connect/qrconnect?appid=${LOGIN.APP_ID}&scope=snsapi_login` +

Forks and alternatives

No forks listed.

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The developer's response

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Install HJFY-PDFTranslate
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.xpi · 0.3 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures