Command

nylas ai config

The nylas ai config command sets up which AI provider the CLI uses for smart compose, inbox analysis, and natural language scheduling. Choose between local models (Ollama, LM Studio) for privacy or cloud providers (OpenAI, Anthropic) for capability.

Usage

nylas ai config

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

Interactive setup

nylas ai config

Check current AI provider

nylas ai config --json

Troubleshooting

AI features return errors after config

Verify your AI provider API key is valid. For local models, ensure Ollama or LM Studio is running.

Smart compose is slow

Local models are slower than cloud providers. Switch to OpenAI or Anthropic for faster responses: `nylas ai config`.

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Run nylas ai config --help for full help output.