What we're solving
The Broad Methods Repository was developed on Firecloud (the predecessor to Terra) and is out of sync with the Terra platform. We are migrating this repository from Firecloud to Terra and rebranding it as the Terra Workflow Repository.
What's changing for you
All users of the Broad Methods Repository will now use the Terra Workflow Repository. There are no changes to hosted workflows. Any changes to workflows made in the Terra Workflow Repository will be reflected in the old Broad Methods Repository, and vice versa.
Terminology changes to improve the user experience
- Methods are now called Workflows
- Snapshots are now called Versions
- Namespace is now called Collection
We will deprecate the Broad Methods Repository later in 2025.
Benefits to the user experience
Terra Workflow Repository is now more discoverable in Terra and includes usability improvements, such as clearer terminology and a less cluttered user interface. Users will no longer have to sign in to the separate Firecloud site to access the Repository.
Try it out
1. During this feature's public preview period, go to https://app.terra.bio/#feature-preview. You can also find the feature preview page from Terra's dropdown menu under the "Platform News" section.
2. Find Terra Workflow Repository Improvements feature preview, and click so that the bar is green.
3. All Find a workflow links from within Terra will point to the new Terra Workflow Repository, which can be found directly at https://app.terra.bio/#workflows.
4. Try out the new user interface and share feedback in this article's comment section.