Galaxy Workflow Format 2#

gxformat2 is the reference library for Galaxy’s human-friendly YAML workflow format. It converts between Format2 (YAML) and native Galaxy (.ga) representations, provides linting, normalization, and Pydantic-based validation.

Getting Started

Install gxformat2 and write your first Format2 workflow.

Installation
Usage Guide

Conversion, linting, normalization, and validation.

Working with Galaxy Workflow Models
CLI Reference

Command-line tools for working with workflows.

Command Line Tools
Workflow Examples

Browseable catalog of workflow fixtures with visualizations.

Workflow Fixtures

Galaxy Ecosystem#

  • Galaxy Project – open-source platform for data-intensive research

  • IWC – Intergalactic Workflow Commission, curated community workflows

  • Planemo – CLI for Galaxy tool and workflow development

  • Galaxy Training Network – tutorials and training materials

Indices and tables#