Strict Syntax Health

nf-core Pipeline Strict Syntax Health

This page tracks the adoption of Nextflow strict syntax across nf-core pipelines. Fixing all errors from nextflow lint will be required by early spring 2026.

Current Status

Error Distribution Over Time

Warning Distribution Over Time

Per-Pipeline Breakdown

Historical Trend Data

About

Data sourced from nf-core/strict-syntax-health, which runs nextflow lint nightly on all nf-core pipelines.

• Zero errors: Pipelines fully compliant with strict syntax
• 1-5 errors: Minor issues to fix
• >5 errors: Significant work needed
• Parse errors: Pipelines that couldn't be linted (likely syntax errors)