nf-core / nf-core/tools

New process syntax Adoption

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Description

Optional from Spring 2026
Template: November 2026
Required: Spring 2027

Ask @bentsherman if parameters will still be accessible in closures used in the configuration e.g.:

ext.args   = { (meta.single_end && params.fragment_size > 0) ? "-fs ${params.fragment_size}" : '' }

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First steps

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  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 asking @bentsherman whether parameters remain accessible in configuration closures, using the shown ext.args example as the test case. The issue names no files, tests, or entry points, and does not define the implementation scope or completion criteria for adopting the new process syntax.

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Assessment

Tech stack
groovy
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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