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Zotero 生词笔记

by Zzq-02 · github.com/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.

Reading & PDFsCiting & writingTranslation
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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.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
1,325
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
AGPL-3.0
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
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 findings
Applies to v1.3.0, released 23 Sep 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
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 identify4 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Translation (4)
api.dictionaryapi.devapi.mymemory.translated.netdict.youdao.comfanyi.youdao.com
Where we found it
api.dictionaryapi.devcontent/preferences-init.js · line 1293
`https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/${encodeURIComponent(word)}`
api.mymemory.translated.netcontent/scripts/vocabbuilder.js · line 5088
`https://api.mymemory.translated.net/get?q=${encodeURIComponent(word)}&langpair=en|zh-CN`
dict.youdao.comcontent/preferences-init.js · line 1321
`http://dict.youdao.com/fsearch?q=${encodeURIComponent(word)}`
Powerful capabilitiesA zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-ons without asking you, and 4 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
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.Sends your text or keys unencrypted (http://) to dict.youdao.commediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/vocabbuilder.js · line 129

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/vocabbuilder.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Sends your text or keys unencrypted (http://) to dict.youdao.comcontent/preferences-init.js · line 1321

Anyone on the network in between can read it

`http://dict.youdao.com/fsearch?q=${encodeURIComponent(word)}`
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 23 Sep 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: 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

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. 4 addresses in 1 group.

Translation (4)
api.dictionaryapi.devapi.mymemory.translated.netdict.youdao.comfanyi.youdao.com
Evidence · file and line
api.dictionaryapi.devcontent/preferences-init.js · line 1293
`https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/${encodeURIComponent(word)}`
api.mymemory.translated.netcontent/scripts/vocabbuilder.js · line 5088
`https://api.mymemory.translated.net/get?q=${encodeURIComponent(word)}&langpair=en|zh-CN`
dict.youdao.comcontent/preferences-init.js · line 1321
`http://dict.youdao.com/fsearch?q=${encodeURIComponent(word)}`

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Install Zotero 生词笔记
BUse with care
Before you install: 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 findings.Read the finding
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