Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-templates-use

# nylas email templates use

Send using a local template

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 templates use do?

The nylas email templates use command sends using a local template. It is part of the Local Email Templates commands, which reusable templates stored on disk with {{variable}} placeholders.

## Usage

```bash
nylas email templates use
```

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| --bcc stringSlice | BCC email addresses |
| --cc stringSlice | CC email addresses |
| --preview(-p) | Preview the expanded template without sending |
| --signature-id string | Stored signature ID to append when sending |
| --to stringSlice(-t) | Recipient email addresses (required) |
| --var stringSlice | Variable values as key=value (can be repeated) |
| --yes(-y) | Skip confirmation prompt |
| --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) |

## Examples

The nylas email templates use command sends using a local template.

### JSON output for scripting

```bash
nylas email templates use --json
```

## Troubleshooting

### Command not found or fails

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

## Related commands

[nylas email templates createCreate a template](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-templates-create)

[nylas email templates deleteDelete a template](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-templates-delete)

[nylas email templates showShow template details](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-templates-show)

[nylas email templates updateUpdate a template](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-templates-update)

[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 downloadDownload an attachment](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/email-attachments-download)

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Run `nylas email templates use --help` for full help output.