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Paper Flow

by LockFaiz · github.com/LockFaiz/paper-notion-flow

Zotero plugin for automatically pushing papers through Paper Flow into Notion reading guides.

Reading & PDFs
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.09 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
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NOASSERTION
C
Atlas gradeNot recommended
because it installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version
Applies to v0.4.0, released 23 Jun 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
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 identify1 address in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (1)
Codex CLI (OpenAI)
Powerful capabilitiesInstalls and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed version, and 7 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.Changes settings in other programs or on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading 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)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.Launches programs on your computermediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install.Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Where we found it
Installs and runs npm or PyPI packages without a fixed versioncontent/scripts/paperflow.js · line 4299

@anthropic-ai/claude-code, @openai/codex: installs the newest version each time, at startup, without asking

"uv run paper-notion-flow list-guide-variants",
Changes settings in other programs or on your computercontent/scripts/paperflow.js · line 5229

Installs @anthropic-ai/claude-code and @openai/codex as command-line tools on your computer, at startup, without asking

const claudeInner = "claude update || npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code@latest; claude --version";
A zotero:// link (a web page can open one) can make it install add-o…content/scripts/paperflow.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/paperflow.js · line 85

zotero://ztoolkit-debug

Services.io.getProtocolHandler("zotero").wrappedJSObject._extensions["zotero://ztoolkit-debug"] = debugBridgeExtension;
Launches programs on your computercontent/scripts/paperflow.js · line 5899

Programs it names include cmd, sh

const process = classes["@mozilla.org/process/util;1"].createInstance(
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 23 Jun 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese
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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 (Notion). What needs it: A Notion integration token (and database ID) to write papers into Notion.
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

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

AI services (1)
Codex CLI (OpenAI)

Forks and alternatives

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  • ZotLitReading & PDFs · Citing & writingA+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  • Zotero Focused ModeReading & PDFsA+Recommended, tested in Zotero

The developer's response

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Install Paper Flow
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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