depictio Depictio ā Interactive Dashboards for nf-core Pipeline Results depictio
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If you're tired of switching between
multiqc MultiQC reports, scattered CSVs, and static plots after a pipeline run, Depictio might be for you. It's an open-source platform that turns pipeline outputs into interactive, shareable dashboards, no frontend coding needed. š
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Live demo (including nf-core/ampliseq dashboard): https://demo.depictio.embl.org/ š
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Docs: https://depictio.github.io/depictio-docs/
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GitHub: https://github.com/depictio/depictio
Two ways to use it:
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Create multi-tab dashboards ā Build your own from scratch using the drag-and-drop editor or YAML configuration. Pick your components (MultiQC integration, Plotly figures, metric cards, geomaps, images, interactive cross-filtering), arrange them how you like, and save as a reusable template.
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Use existing templates ā Once community templates become available, just point Depictio at your pipeline results and pick a community template. Your data populates the dashboard automatically, no configuration needed. In the future, this could happen at the end of a pipeline run via an nf-core plugin.
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Hackathon project ā March 2026 š ļø
I submitted Depictio as a project for the upcoming nf-core hackathon and would love collaborators! The idea is to build reusable dashboard templates for nf-core pipelines together.
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Project page: https://nf-co.re/hackathon-projects/hackathon-march-2026/depictio-dashboards
The plan is simple: define YAML schemas to reference workflows outputs (and links between them), design dashboards together (UI or YAML), and share templates so anyone can spin up a dashboard from their results using the created template. I'm happy to pair up with anyone who wants to build a dashboard for their pipeline! š¤
Currently working on nf-core/ampliseq with
@Daniel Straub, and next up is nf-core/viralrecon with
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Lightweight peer-review from domain experts
To ensure template quality, we'd like to introduce a lightweight peer-review step where domain experts assess whether the structure, selected metrics, and interpretation logic make sense from their perspective, without taking on any Depictio maintenance responsibility. Think of it as a sanity check from someone who knows the biology and the domain, not a long-term commitment. š
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nf-core plugin integration
The longer-term goal is to provide standardised, reusable templates that can be populated automatically via a nf-core plugin triggered at the end of a pipeline run, pushing workflow outputs into Depictio.
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Looking for:
- People keen to create dashboard examples for their favorite nf-core pipeline
- Domain experts willing to do lightweight reviews of dashboard templates
- Real-world use cases and feedback
- Contributors at any level, project is fully open-source
Come find me at the hackathon or just drop a message here! š¬