nf-core / nf-core/tools

`nf-core sync` does not respect existing template config on dev branch

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Python
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Description

Description of the bug

slack thread with details and solution

Command used and terminal output

No response

System information

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Contributor guide

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  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 Slack thread, which contains the reported details and solution. Then locate the nf-core sync entry point and its handling of existing template configuration on the dev branch. Done means the command respects that existing configuration; no command output or test file is provided in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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