Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/contacts-delete

# nylas contacts delete

Delete a contact

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

Published February 13, 2026

Updated June 21, 2026

## What does nylas contacts delete do?

The nylas contacts delete command deletes a contact. It is part of the Contacts commands, which manage contacts, contact groups, and contact photos.

## Usage

```bash
nylas contacts delete
```

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| --force(-f) | Skip confirmation prompt |
| --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 contacts delete command deletes a contact.

### JSON output for scripting

```bash
nylas contacts delete --json
```

## Troubleshooting

### Command not found or fails

Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.

## Related commands

[nylas contacts createCreate a new contact in your address book.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/contacts-create)

[nylas contacts groups createCreate a group](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/contacts-groups-create)

[nylas contacts groups deleteDelete a group](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/contacts-groups-delete)

[nylas contacts groups listList contact groups and labels.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/contacts-groups-list)

[nylas contacts groups showShow group details](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/contacts-groups-show)

[nylas contacts groups updateUpdate a group](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/contacts-groups-update)

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Run `nylas contacts delete --help` for full help output.