Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-folders-show

# nylas email folders show

Show folder details

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 folders show do?

The nylas email folders show command displays folder details. It is part of the Email Folders & Threads commands, which manage labels, folders, and conversation threads. Use --json for structured output in scripts and automation.

## Usage

```bash
nylas email folders show
```

## Flags

| 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

The nylas email folders show command displays folder details.

### JSON output for scripting

```bash
nylas email folders show --json
```

## Troubleshooting

### Command not found or fails

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

## Related commands

[nylas email folders createCreate folder](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-folders-create)

[nylas email folders deleteDelete folder](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-folders-delete)

[nylas email folders renameRename folder](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-folders-rename)

[nylas email threads deleteDelete thread](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-threads-delete)

[nylas email threads markMark thread as read](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-threads-mark)

[nylas email threads searchSearch threads](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-threads-search)

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Run `nylas email folders show --help` for full help output.