nf-core / nf-core/tools

Linting: multi line tuple is interpreted as multiple inputs

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Description

Description of the bug

Linting fails when using a multiline tuple in module main.nf as input.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the linting failure with a multiline tuple used as input in the module main.nf, then trace the linter's input parsing. Done means the tuple is accepted as one input rather than interpreted as multiple inputs, with a regression test covering the case.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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