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Zotero PaperFlow

by groele · github.com/groele/Zotero-PaperFlow

Tracks manuscripts through submission inside your Zotero library.

Zotero PaperFlow has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 10, 11 beta. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Organising & tags
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.5 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
In useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.
21
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
198
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
44
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
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
Applies to v15.0.9, the file its update address serves (newer than its latest GitHub release), first seen 6 Nov 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
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 sourceWe 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 identify4 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
doi.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.mts-ncomms.nature.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.submission.wiley.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.
Code hosting (1)
api.github.com
Where we found it
api.github.comchrome/content/scripts/cloud-sync.js · line 70
const dbUrl = `https://api.github.com/repos/${repo}/contents/researchflow_db.json?ref=${encodeURIComponent(branch)}`;
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (3)
Uses the clipboardStores API keys or passwordsWorks with files on your computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 10, 11 beta · not 9Updates automatically
Zotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 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 5 Nov 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in ChineseInterface: 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

Written by AI from the README

Tracks manuscripts through submission inside your Zotero library. It records stages, submission rounds, journal history, reviewer comments, your replies and key dates, organised with PaperFlow tags. Part of the Zotero Flow series.

Keeping track of where each paper is in peer review usually happens in a spreadsheet outside Zotero. This keeps it next to the references.

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 2 groups.

Scholarly services (3)
doi.orgnamed in its codemts-ncomms.nature.comnamed in its codesubmission.wiley.comnamed in its code
Code hosting (1)
api.github.com
Evidence · file and line
api.github.comchrome/content/scripts/cloud-sync.js · line 70
const dbUrl = `https://api.github.com/repos/${repo}/contents/researchflow_db.json?ref=${encodeURIComponent(branch)}`;

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Install Zotero PaperFlow
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v15.0.9.xpi · 0.5 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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