Command
nylas config set
The nylas config set command updates one CLI setting using dot notation, such as output.format, default_grant, or gpg.auto_sign. Use it to change behavior without editing the config file manually.
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas config set do?
The nylas config set command updates one CLI setting using dot notation, such as output.format, default_grant, or gpg.auto_sign. Use it to change behavior without editing the config file manually.
Usage
nylas config set <key> <value> [flags]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 |
| --format | Output format: table, json, yaml |
| --quiet(-q) | Quiet mode - only output essential data (IDs) |
| --wide(-w) | Wide output - show full IDs without truncation |
Examples
Set the default grant ID
nylas config set default_grant grant_abc123Set the output format
nylas config set output.format jsonEnable automatic GPG signing
nylas config set gpg.auto_sign trueTroubleshooting
Setting does not take effect
Run `nylas config path` to confirm which config file is active, then re-run the command with the expected key.
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Run nylas config set --help for full help output.