nf-console

This plugin provides an interactive console and graphical user interface for Nextflow development, testing, and workflow exploration.

Get Started

To use this plugin, add it to your nextflow.config:

plugins {
    id 'nf-console'
}

Launch the console:

nextflow console

This opens a Groovy console with the Nextflow runtime pre-loaded, allowing you to interactively develop and test workflow components.

Examples

Launching the Console

nextflow console

Loading a Script in the Console

nextflow console my-script.nf

Interactive Testing

In the console, you can test Nextflow constructs:

// Test a channel operation
Channel.of(1, 2, 3)
    .map { it * 2 }
    .view()

// Test file operations
file('data.txt').text = 'Hello World'

// Test process inputs/outputs
def reads = Channel.fromPath('*.fastq')
reads.view()

Exploring the Runtime

// Access workflow metadata
println workflow.projectDir
println workflow.launchDir

// Check available executors
println executorFactory.getExecutorNames()

Resources

• Nextflow Console Documentation
• Groovy Console Guide

License

Apache License 2.0