nf-core/createtaxdb

Parallelised and automated construction of metagenomic classifier databases of different tools

Stars: 22
Forks: 13
Open beginner issues: 0
Indexed issues: 7
Avg merge: 8d 5h
Merged PRs (30d): 3

Dominant language: Nextflow
License: MIT
Last GitHub push: Jul 24, 2026
Latest indexed: Sep 19, 2026
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Add support for ganon2 db Open

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nf-core/createtaxdb#207 · Opened Sep 12, 2026
Switch to parameter types Open

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Difficulty 3/5 1-2 days Newbie friendliness 35/100

nf-core/createtaxdb#197 · Opened Jul 1, 2026
MALT should support parallel AA and DNA database building Open

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Difficulty 4/5 3-5 days Newbie friendliness 35/100

nf-core/createtaxdb#112 · Opened Sep 18, 2025
Consider adding a low-complexity sequence masking to genomes before building Open

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Difficulty 5/5 Over a week Newbie friendliness 25/100

nf-core/createtaxdb#96 · Opened Jun 5, 2025
Consider using nf-boost to clean up intermediate files from GUNZIP/CAT processes? Open

enhancement

Difficulty 3/5 1-2 days Newbie friendliness 25/100

nf-core/createtaxdb#43 · Opened Oct 7, 2024
Consider input genome quality before building Open

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Difficulty 5/5 Over a week Newbie friendliness 35/100

nf-core/createtaxdb#27 · 3 comments · Opened Feb 27, 2024
Consider database reduction options Open

enhancement

Difficulty 5/5 Over a week Newbie friendliness 25/100

nf-core/createtaxdb#16 · 2 comments · 1 reaction · Opened Dec 14, 2023

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