Improve error message when modules directory is not empty
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Description
Description of the bug
https://nfcore.slack.com/archives/CE5LG7WMB/p1715773721298559
Command used and terminal output
nf-core modules install samtools/index
System information
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Research direction
Start by reproducing nf-core modules install samtools/index and trace the CLI handling for a non-empty modules directory. Determine what condition currently produces the error and update the message so it clearly explains the problem and expected next step; confirm the command reports the improved wording.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100