CellProfiler plugins – An easy image analysis platform integration for containers and Python tools

• DOI: 10.1111/jmi.13223
• Publication Date: 2023-09-10T12:59:00Z
• Authors: Erin Weisbart; Callum Tromans‐Coia; Barbara Diaz‐Rohrer; David R. Stirling; Fernanda Garcia‐F...; Rebecca A. Senft; Mark C. Hiner; Marcelo B. de Jesus; Kevin W. Eliceiri; Beth A. Cimini
• Keywords: Plug-in; Python; Merge (version control)

CellProfiler is a widely used software for creating reproducible, reusable image analysis workflows without needing to code. In addition the >90 modules that make up main program, has plugins system allows creation of new which integrate with other Python tools or are packaged in containers. The CellProfiler-plugins repository contains number these modules, especially experimental and/or dependency-heavy. Here, we present an upgraded repository, example accessing containerised tools, improved documentation and added citation/reference facilitate use contribution community.