Galaxy Tool Developers
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This Zenodo community is a collaborative space dedicated to supporting the vibrant ecosystem of Galaxy tool development. Our primary goal is to provide a robust and reliable infrastructure for storing and managing the essential test datasets that underpin the quality and reproducibility of Galaxy tools.

 

As Galaxy tool developers, we understand the critical need for consistent and well-documented test data. By pooling our resources and adhering to a shared curation policy, we aim to:

 

  • Accelerate Development: By providing readily available and validated test data, developers can focus more on tool implementation and less on data generation.

  • Improve Tool Quality: Standardized test data leads to more thorough and consistent testing, ultimately resulting in higher-quality Galaxy tools.

  • Foster a Shared Resource: This community acts as a living archive of test datasets, reflecting the collective effort and expertise of the Galaxy tool development community.

 

We encourage all Galaxy tool developers to contribute their test datasets to this community and actively participate in its growth and maintenance. Your contributions are vital to building a stronger, more reliable, and more collaborative Galaxy ecosystem.

 

To upload test data to the Zenodo community:

  • Log in to your account on Zenodo.
  • Click on "New Upload".
  • On top of the page, click on "Select a Community".
  • Look for "Galaxy Tool Developers", using the search bar. Click on "Select."
  • You have to accept "The 'Galaxy Tool Developers' curators will have access to **view and edit** your upload's metadata and files." for a successful submission.
  • Upload your file(s).
  • Get a DOI for your upload.
  • Fill as much information and metadata as possible for your dataset.
  • A reviewer from this community will review your request and reply soon. They may ask you to enrich your dataset submission with more metadata or details.

If you already have a record on Zenodo and want to add it to the "Galaxy Tool Developer" community:

  • Go to your record page on Zenodo.
  • Scroll down until you find "Communities" on the right side of the page.
  • Click on the gear icon.
  • Click on "Submit to Community".
  • Look for "Galaxy Tool Developers" using the search bar. Click on "Select."
  • You have to accept "The 'Galaxy Tool Developers' curators will have access to **view and edit** your upload's metadata and files" for a successful submission.
  • A reviewer from this community will review your request and reply soon. They may ask you to enrich your dataset submission with more metadata or details. This process may take a few days.

Please note:

  • Zenodo defaults to the CC BY 4.0 license for new uploads; please verify or change the license if required.
    In particular, if your file derives from another dataset, keep the original license and note provenance.
  • Add concise keywords/subjects (community, format, domain, tool) for discoverability.