paw-cra-setup

Merging module configuration into a shared config.yaml automates the YAML setup process for new module installations. It applies an anti-zombie behavior to clear stale data and writes core keys at the root while nesting module keys.

An anti-zombie merge replaces existing module data with fresh configuration to eliminate stale settings. It ensures your shared config.yaml and user config.yaml contain clean, current module-specific keys without leftover variables.

Yes, you need PyYAML installed to parse and write the YAML configuration files required for the setup. This dependency allows the included Python scripts to merge user settings and module metadata into the config.yaml files.

Structuring configuration keys requires placing core keys at the root level of the config.yaml, while module-specific keys live under the module code section. This hierarchy ensures shared settings remain accessible and module data stays organized.

Using a dedicated script like merge-help-csv.py to generate and register help entries is the best way to wire user settings and module metadata. This ensures the necessary outputs and help entries are registered automatically during setup.

Module configuration setup shows stale data when existing settings are not properly replaced during the merge process. Applying an anti-zombie merge behavior removes outdated module data and ensures only fresh configuration is written to the files.