Command
nylas agent rule update
Update a rule
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas agent rule update do?
The nylas agent rule update command updates a rule. It is part of the Agent Accounts commands, which create and manage Nylas-managed agent accounts, policies, and rules.
Usage
nylas agent rule updateFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --action stringArray | Replace actions with type or type=value entries (repeatable) |
| --condition stringArray | Replace conditions with field,operator,value entries (repeatable). For in_list, pass field,in_list,list-id-1,list-id-2 |
| --data string | Inline JSON request body |
| --data-file string | Path to a JSON request body file |
| --description string | Updated rule description |
| --disabled | Set the rule to disabled |
| --enabled | Set the rule to enabled |
| --match-operator string | Updated match operator |
| --name string | Updated rule name |
| --priority int | Updated rule priority |
| --trigger string | Updated rule trigger (inbound or outbound) |
| --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
The nylas agent rule update command updates a rule.
JSON output for scripting
nylas agent rule update --jsonTroubleshooting
Command not found or fails
Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.
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Run nylas agent rule update --help for full help output.