Command
nylas contacts create
Create a contact
Usage
nylas contacts createFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --name | See `nylas nylas contacts create --help` for details |
| See `nylas nylas contacts create --help` for details |
Examples
Basic usage
nylas contacts create --helpTroubleshooting
Command not found or fails
Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.
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Run nylas contacts create --help for full help output.