Command

nylas admin applications list

The nylas admin applications list command lists applications. It is part of the Admin (API Management) commands, which manage Nylas applications, callback URIs, connectors, credentials, and grants. Use --json for structured output in scripts and automation.

Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE

Published February 13, 2026Updated May 9, 2026

What does nylas admin applications list do?

Usage

nylas admin applications list

Flags

Flag	Description
--json	Output as JSON
--no-color	Disable color output
--verbose(-v)	Enable verbose output
--config	Custom config file path
--help(-h)	Show help for the command
--limit	Limit results (most list commands)
--yes(-y)	Skip confirmations

Examples

Basic usage

nylas admin applications list --help

Troubleshooting

Command not found or fails

Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.

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Run nylas admin applications list --help for full help output.