nf-core / nf-core/tools

Add `--target` parameter to `nf-core modules|subworkflows install`

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command line tools enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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Description

Description of feature

the install command should then automatically add an include statement into the target file in the input section.

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Research direction

Start with the nf-core modules|subworkflows install command entry point and trace how the input section is handled. Done means accepting --target and adding the appropriate include statement to that target file; the issue names no tests or file paths, so identify those before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
bioinformatics, cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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