Command
nylas contacts update
Update a contact
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas contacts update do?
The nylas contacts update command updates a contact. It is part of the Contacts commands, which manage contacts, contact groups, and contact photos.
Usage
nylas contacts updateFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --birthday string | Birthday (YYYY-MM-DD) |
| --company string | Company name |
| --email stringArray | Email address (can be used multiple times) |
| --given-name string | First name |
| --job-title string | Job title |
| --manager string | Manager name |
| --middle-name string | Middle name |
| --nickname string | Nickname |
| --notes string | Notes |
| --phone stringArray | Phone number (can be used multiple times) |
| --suffix string | Name suffix (e.g., Jr., Sr.) |
| --surname string | Last 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 update command updates a contact.
JSON output for scripting
nylas contacts update --jsonFilter by birthday
nylas contacts update --birthday <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 update --help for full help output.