Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/calendar-events-rsvp

# nylas calendar events rsvp

RSVP to a calendar event (accept, decline, or tentative).

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

Published February 13, 2026

Updated June 21, 2026

## What does nylas calendar events rsvp do?

The nylas calendar events rsvp command responds to a calendar invitation. Pass the event ID and the status (yes, no, or maybe) as positional arguments, and add --comment to include a note. The response is sent to the organizer via the provider's native RSVP mechanism. Works with Google Calendar, Outlook, Exchange, Yahoo, iCloud, and IMAP providers.

## Usage

```bash
nylas calendar events rsvp EVENT_ID STATUS [--comment TEXT]
```

## 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 |
| --comment | Optional note sent with the RSVP |
| --calendar(-c) | Calendar ID (defaults to primary) |

## Examples

The nylas calendar events rsvp command responds to a calendar invitation.

### Accept a meeting invitation

```bash
nylas calendar events rsvp abc123def456 yes
```

### Decline an invitation with a note

```bash
nylas calendar events rsvp abc123def456 no --comment "I have a conflict"
```

## Example output

```text
✓ RSVP sent for evt_abc123
  Status:  yes
  Comment: -
```

## Troubleshooting

### RSVP not reflected on the organizer's side

Some providers queue RSVP delivery. Wait 1-2 minutes and check the event again. Verify with nylas calendar events show EVENT_ID.

### Invalid status value

Use exactly yes, no, or maybe. Other values like accept or decline are not supported.

## Related commands

[nylas calendar ai analyzeAnalyze meeting patterns and get AI recommendations.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/calendar-ai-analyze)

[nylas calendar ai conflicts checkCheck a proposed meeting for scheduling conflicts with AI analysis.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/calendar-ai-conflicts-check)

[nylas calendar ai reschedule aiAI-powered meeting rescheduling with alternative suggestions.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/calendar-ai-reschedule-ai)

[nylas calendar availability checkCheck participant availability for a time window.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/calendar-availability-check)

[nylas calendar events createCreate a new calendar event with participants, location, and description.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/calendar-events-create)

[nylas calendar events deleteDelete a calendar event by ID.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/calendar-events-delete)

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[Google Workspace CLI: Limits and AlternativeWhat gws covers, where its OAuth scope limits and pre-1.0 status bite, and when a multi-provider email and calendar CLI is the better fit.](https://cli.nylas.com/guides/google-workspace-cli-alternative)

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Run `nylas calendar events rsvp --help` for full help output.