Directory Comparison
The following table details the differences and intended uses of the two main directory types
available during tool execution:
| Aspect | ||
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Used for writing tool outputs, artifacts, and temporary files | Used for reading project files and input data |
| Mount Point | /workspace | /workflow_data |
| Access Level | Read-Write | Read-Only |
| Environment Variable | SESSION_DIRECTORY | WORKFLOW_DATA_DIRECTORY |
| Used for | Writing output files and generating artifacts | Reading input data and project configuration |
| Working Directory | Yes (automatically configured) | No |
| UI Visibility | Yes (outputs are automatically visible) | No (contains read-only project files) |
