Month: 2026-04 | nf-core/modules – Monthly summary focusing on key deliverables, bug fixes, and impact. Key features delivered: - Merqury Module: Flexible PNG Output Options implemented in nf-core/modules, introducing optional outputs for specific PNG files in the Merqury module and updating the main.nf accordingly to support configurable outputs. Major bugs fixed: - Fixed the Merqury PNG output behavior to make spectra fl and st PNG outputs optional (fix(merqury): make optional spectra fl and st png outputs (#11093)); commit cea136f70868f1b75fef7a70b0402aba04a095df; updated modules/nf-core/merqury/merqury/main.nf. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Increased configurability of Merqury outputs, enabling tailored pipelines and reducing unnecessary I/O and storage usage. - Improved reproducibility and integration with nf-core standards; better maintainability through updated main.nf and clear commit history. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - nf-core and Nextflow proficiency; module-level scripting and configuration; collaborative development with co-authored commits; attention to maintainability and documentation.

February 2026 monthly summary for nf-core/modules: Delivered Miniasm Versioning Improvements to enhance version tracking and reproducibility. Updated the module's metadata (meta.yml) to reflect new versioning topics, improving discoverability and maintainability. No major bugs fixed this month; minor cleanup and alignment with nf-core versioning standards were completed. The work strengthens reproducibility, accelerates downstream usage, and sets the stage for broader standardization of versioning across nf-core modules. Key collaboration: co-authored commits to incorporate feedback and ensure code quality.