Directory Comparison

The following table details the differences and intended uses of the two main directory types available during tool execution:
Table 1.
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)