Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/agent-rule-delete

# nylas agent rule delete

Delete a rule

Written by [Qasim Muhammad](https://cli.nylas.com/authors/qasim-muhammad) Staff SRE

Published February 13, 2026

Updated June 21, 2026

## What does nylas agent rule delete do?

The nylas agent rule delete command deletes a rule. It is part of the Agent Accounts commands, which create and manage Nylas-managed agent accounts, policies, and rules.

## Usage

```bash
nylas agent rule delete
```

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| --yes(-y) | Skip confirmation prompts |
| --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) |

## Examples

The nylas agent rule delete command deletes a rule.

### JSON output for scripting

```bash
nylas agent rule delete --json
```

## Troubleshooting

### Command not found or fails

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

## Related commands

[nylas agent account deleteDelete an agent account](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/agent-account-delete)

[nylas agent account getShow one agent account](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/agent-account-get)

[nylas agent policy createCreate an Agent Account policy.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/agent-policy-create)

[nylas agent policy deleteDelete an unattached policy](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/agent-policy-delete)

[nylas agent policy getShow one policy](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/agent-policy-get)

[nylas agent policy listList policies](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/agent-policy-list)

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Run `nylas agent rule delete --help` for full help output.