nf-core / nf-core/tools

Add check for default outdir to null

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Python
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Description

Description of feature

Example in the cutandrun: https://github.com/nf-core/cutandrun/blob/master/nextflow.config#L116

This params should really be set to null by default.

cf https://nfcore.slack.com/archives/C01FKFZ57SA/p1742382940814159

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Research direction

Start by comparing the cutandrun nextflow.config example at line 116 with the current default-outdir behavior described in this issue. Locate the existing check or configuration handling in nf-core/tools, then add coverage showing that the parameter defaults to null and run the relevant checks or tests.

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Assessment

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

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