nf-core / nf-core/tools

Workflow inputs (aka switching to strict syntax)

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Description

Template: Spring 2026
Linting (also nextflow lint): Spring 2026

@ewels

This doesn't have required and optional because it's either on or off for using the new syntax parsers and there for the linting.

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Research direction

Start by clarifying how workflow inputs should switch to strict syntax and how this relates to the nextflow lint command and new syntax parsers. The issue does not name implementation files, tests, or acceptance criteria, so confirm the intended behavior and definition of done before locating the relevant tooling entry points.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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