nf-core / nf-core/tools

Polluted log if GitHub Action is missing "on:"

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Dominant language
Python
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Description

Description of the bug

If for whatever reason a GitHub workflow file is missing "on:" then a super long and not helpful error message is printed out:

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Command used and terminal output
nf-core lint
System information

nf-core/tools version 2.8

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue with nf-core lint against a GitHub workflow file that lacks on: and inspect where the long error is emitted. Trace the lint error-handling entry point, then verify that the missing key produces a concise, helpful message instead of the polluted output.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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