nf-core / nf-core/tools

Formatting issues when generating container definitions

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Python
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Description

Description of the bug

When bumping a module version, there's something off with the formatting of the container definitions
Demonstrated here

Command used and terminal output
nf-core modules bv <module-name>
System information

tools 4.1.0

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reproducing the formatting problem with nf-core modules bv <module-name> using tools 4.1.0, then compare the generated container definitions with the formatting shown in the linked nf-core/modules changes. Done means version bumps no longer produce incorrectly formatted container definitions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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