nf-core / nf-core/modules

Limit STAR Memory

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe

https://github.com/alexdobin/STAR/issues/1159
https://www.biostars.org/p/429839/

Describe the solution you'd like

I'd like to limit the amount of STAR memory.

Describe alternatives you've considered

No response

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked STAR issue and Biostars discussion to understand how STAR memory should be limited, then locate the relevant STAR module in this repository. The issue does not identify a module, configuration mechanism, expected limit, or test, so the completion criteria need to be clarified before implementation.

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Assessment

Domain
bioinformatics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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