Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-attachments-download

# nylas email attachments download

Download an attachment

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

Published February 13, 2026

Updated June 21, 2026

## What does nylas email attachments download do?

The nylas email attachments download command provides download an attachment. It is part of the Email commands, which send, read, search, and manage email messages.

## Usage

```bash
nylas email attachments download
```

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| --output string(-o) | Output file path (default: original filename) |
| --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 email attachments download command provides download an attachment.

### JSON output for scripting

```bash
nylas email attachments download --json
```

### Filter by output

```bash
nylas email attachments download --output <value> --json
```

## Troubleshooting

### Command not found or fails

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

## Related commands

[nylas email ai analyzeAnalyze recent emails with AI for a summary, categorization, and action items.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-ai-analyze)

[nylas email attachments listList all attachments on a specific email.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-attachments-list)

[nylas email deleteDelete an email by message ID.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-delete)

[nylas email drafts createCreate a new draft email with optional attachments.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-drafts-create)

[nylas email drafts listList email drafts in your mailbox.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-drafts-list)

[nylas email folders listList folders.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-folders-list)

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Run `nylas email attachments download --help` for full help output.