The Galaxy 25.0 Release is Live!

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Galaxy 25.0, now live across public Galaxy servers! This update introduces significant enhancements to dataset collections, visualizations, workflow management, interactive tools, and the interface in general, all designed to streamline your analysis pipelines and make Galaxy even more powerful for researchers at all levels.

Whether you're a seasoned Galaxy user or just getting started, Galaxy 25.0 includes new features that improve discoverability, efficiency, and overall experience.

Key Highlights in Galaxy 25.0

Streamlined Workflow Management Takes Center Stage

• New "Rerun" button for easily repeating workflows with the same inputs and parameters
• Enhanced workflow run interface that unifies input uploading, collection creation, and parameter configuration
• Support for README documentation within workflows with Markdown formatting
• Bulk actions for multiple workflow management
• Ability to clone subworkflows directly in the Workflow Editor

Revolutionized Dataset Handling and Collection Building

• Unified view for datasets with a streamlined interface for common actions
• Significantly improved collection system with wizard-style builders
• Support for mixed paired/unpaired datasets and nested lists
• Improved rule-based import with clearer feedback
• New ZIP explorer for importing files from local and remote archives
• Preferred visualization displays for specific datatypes

Interactive Tools Get a Major Upgrade

• New dedicated Interactive Tools panel in the Activity Bar with tool-specific icons
• JupyterLite integration for in-browser notebooks that interact directly with Galaxy datasets
• Many, many improvements and additions to the visualization framework in Galaxy

Integrations and Administrative Features

• eLabFTW electronic lab notebook integration
• RSpace research data management system integration
• Job cancellation notifications for administrators
• Redesigned File Sources and Storage Location interfaces

What This Means for You

If you’re working with large datasets, complex workflows, or interactive tools, this release will speed up your work and reduce friction. You’ll notice:

• Fewer clicks to get where you need to go
• A faster, more stable interface
• A more helpful and responsive rule builder
• Better handling of complex collections and metadata

These improvements reflect the continued evolution of Galaxy as a platform that supports cutting-edge science with accessible, reproducible, and scalable tools.

Learn More

The full Galaxy 25.0 user-facing release notes, including screenshots and videos, are available here.

This release was made possible by the global Galaxy community of developers, contributors, testers, and users. Thank you for continuing to support and shape the Galaxy ecosystem.

Thanks for using Galaxy!