Command
nylas email drafts delete
Delete a draft
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas email drafts delete do?
The nylas email drafts delete command deletes a draft. It is part of the Email Drafts & Scheduled commands, which manage draft messages and scheduled sends.
Usage
nylas email drafts deleteFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --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
Basic usage
nylas email drafts delete --helpTroubleshooting
Command not found or fails
Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.
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Run nylas email drafts delete --help for full help output.