This software tool is no longer being actively maintained.
As of July 2019, we have discontinued support and development for this tool. This means that there will be no further updates, bug fixes, or security patches released for it.
We understand that this may impact some users who have come to rely on this tool, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you are currently using this tool, we recommend migrating to an alternative solution as soon as possible. There are several other options available that offer similar functionality and may better meet your needs, like DADA2 or QIIME2
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you find a suitable replacement for this tool.