Command

nylas mcp install

The nylas mcp install command gives AI assistants direct access to your email, calendar, and contacts via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It writes the JSON configuration for Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, or Windsurf so the assistant can send emails, read messages, create events, and manage contacts on your behalf. Run with --all to configure every detected assistant at once.

Usage

nylas mcp install [--assistant cursor]

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
--assistant	Target assistant (claude-code, cursor, etc.)
--all	Install for all detected assistants

Examples

Interactive setup

nylas mcp install

Cursor only

nylas mcp install --assistant cursor

Troubleshooting

MCP not detected by assistant

Restart the assistant after install. Check config path for your assistant.

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Run nylas mcp install --help for full help output.