Command
nylas contacts groups update
Update a group
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas contacts groups update do?
The nylas contacts groups update command updates a group. It is part of the Contacts commands, which manage contacts, contact groups, and contact photos.
Usage
nylas contacts groups updateFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --name string(-n) | New group name |
| --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 groups update command updates a group.
JSON output for scripting
nylas contacts groups update --jsonFilter by name
nylas contacts groups update --name <value> --jsonTroubleshooting
Command not found or fails
Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.
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Run nylas contacts groups update --help for full help output.