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Arch Note Zotero DeepSeek

by fanyc22 · github.com/fanyc22/arch-note

Automatically generate architecture-paper reading guide notes in Zotero using the DeepSeek API.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
B
Atlas gradeUse with care
because it launches programs on your computer
Applies to v0.1.8, released 2 Jul 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; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the fanyc22 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Where we found it
api.deepseek.comchrome/content/arch-note-zotero.js · line 338
baseUrl: getPref("baseUrl", "https://api.deepseek.com"),
Powerful capabilitiesLaunches programs on your computer, and 2 moreMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Launches programs on your computerchrome/content/skill-runner.js · line 206

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const process = components.classes["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(components.interfaces.nsIProcess);
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 2 Jul 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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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 keyNeeds a key you get from the service (DeepSeek). What needs it: A DeepSeek API key to generate the notes.

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 1 address in 1 group.

AI services (1)
api.deepseek.com
Evidence · file and line
api.deepseek.comchrome/content/arch-note-zotero.js · line 338
baseUrl: getPref("baseUrl", "https://api.deepseek.com"),

Forks and alternatives

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