Command
nylas mcp uninstall
Remove MCP integration from an AI assistant.
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas mcp uninstall do?
The nylas mcp uninstall command removes the Nylas MCP server configuration from a supported AI assistant. Pass --assistant to specify which one: claude-code, cursor, or vscode. The command deletes the MCP server entry from the assistant's config file so Nylas tools no longer appear.
Usage
nylas mcp uninstall --assistant ASSISTANTFlags
| 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, or vscode |
| --all | Uninstall from all configured assistants |
Examples
The nylas mcp uninstall command removes the Nylas MCP server configuration from a supported AI assistant.
Uninstall from Claude Code
nylas mcp uninstall --assistant claude-codeUninstall from Cursor
nylas mcp uninstall --assistant cursorExample output
✓ Removed Nylas MCP from Claude Desktop
Config: /Users/you/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Restart Claude Desktop to apply the change.Troubleshooting
Config file not found
The assistant may not be installed, or its config is in a non-default location. Check the assistant's docs for the config path.
Nylas tools still appear after uninstall
Restart the AI assistant to reload its MCP configuration. Some assistants cache tool definitions.
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Run nylas mcp uninstall --help for full help output.