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Zotero Pdf2zh

by geyuuu · github.com/geyuuu/zotero-pdf2zh

PDF2zh for Zotero | Zotero PDF中文翻译插件

Reading & PDFsTranslationAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.2 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
7
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
17
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version
Applies to v4.0.3-a.5, released 28 Aug 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Fork of guaguastandup/zotero-pdf2zhA copy of another listed plugin, changed by someone else.
Another plugin uses the same ID4 other plugins share this add-on ID. Zotero can only install one of them.
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 identify15 addresses in 4 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (7)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.openai.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.ark.cn-beijing.volces.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.cloud.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.dashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.platform.deepseek.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Translation (3)
BabelDOC (the AI provider it's set up with)pdf2zh server (the translation service it's set up with)pdf2zh-next (SiliconFlow, or the engine it's set up with)
Code hosting (3)
gitee.comgithub.comraw.githubusercontent.com
On your computer (2)
127.0.0.1named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.localhost
Where we found it
gitee.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 781
https://gitee.com/guaguastandup/zotero-pdf2zh
github.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 777
https://github.com/guaguastandup/zotero-pdf2zh
raw.githubusercontent.comserver/utils/auto_update.py · line 37
download_url = f"https://raw.githubusercontent.com/{owner}/{repo}/{branch}/{target_filename}"
Powerful capabilitiesInstalls and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version, and 5 moreHighHigh concern: a serious problem. One high finding makes the grade C.
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versionhighHigh concern: a serious problem.A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a prompt (from zotero-plugin-toolkit)mediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Runs a server other computers on your network can reachmediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versioncontent/scripts/pdf2zh.js · line 6804

packaging, pdf2zh_next: installs the newest version each time

args: [
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/pdf2zh.js · line 135

zotero://plugin

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://plugin"] = pluginBridgeExtension;
A zotero:// link can make it run code if you approve a promptcontent/scripts/pdf2zh.js · line 91

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Runs a server other computers on your network can reachserver/server.py · line 964
self.app.run(host='0.0.0.0', port=port, debug=debug)
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/pdf2zh.js · line 6456
return CU.importESModule("resource://gre/modules/Subprocess.sys.mjs").Subprocess;
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 28 Aug 202617 contributors
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

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

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 15 addresses in 4 groups.

AI services (7)
api.deepseek.comnamed in its codeapi.openai.comnamed in its codeapi.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codeark.cn-beijing.volces.comnamed in its codecloud.siliconflow.cnnamed in its codedashscope.aliyuncs.comnamed in its codeplatform.deepseek.comnamed in its code
Translation (3)
BabelDOC (the AI provider it's set up with)pdf2zh server (the translation service it's set up with)pdf2zh-next (SiliconFlow, or the engine it's set up with)
Code hosting (3)
gitee.comgithub.comraw.githubusercontent.com
On your computer (2)
127.0.0.1named in its codelocalhost
Evidence · file and line
gitee.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 781
https://gitee.com/guaguastandup/zotero-pdf2zh
github.comcontent/preferences.xhtml · line 777
https://github.com/guaguastandup/zotero-pdf2zh
raw.githubusercontent.comserver/utils/auto_update.py · line 37
download_url = f"https://raw.githubusercontent.com/{owner}/{repo}/{branch}/{target_filename}"

Forks and alternatives

Fork of guaguastandup/zotero-pdf2zh.

4 other plugins use the same ID as this one. Every Zotero plugin carries an ID, a name tag Zotero uses to tell plugins apart. These 5 plugins carry the same one, because people copied Zotero PDF2zh to make their own versions and kept its ID.Show what this means
  • You can only have one. Zotero sees them as the same plugin.
  • Installing another replaces it. If you install one of the others, it takes this one's place.
  • Check what you install. Several share this plugin's name, so make sure the file comes from the one you meant.
Zotero Pdf2zh · this plugingeyuuu/zotero-pdf2zhCNot recommended728 Aug 2026
Zotero PDF2zhThe most used · guaguastandup/zotero-pdf2zhBUse with care605,77523 Aug 2026
See all 5 and how they differ →

No forks listed.

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The developer's response

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Install Zotero Pdf2zh
CNot recommended
We don't recommend itIt installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version.
Better-graded plugins for the same jobA+NoteroA+Bionic for ZoteroA+ZotLit
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