Command
nylas otp messages
Show recent messages with OTP detection
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas otp messages do?
The nylas otp messages command displays recent messages with OTP detection. It is part of the OTP (One-Time Password) commands, which retrieve OTP/verification codes from email automatically. Use --json for structured output in scripts and automation.
Usage
nylas otp messagesFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --limit int(-l) | Number of messages to fetch |
| --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 |
| --yes(-y) | Skip confirmations |
Examples
The nylas otp messages command displays recent messages with OTP detection.
JSON output for scripting
nylas otp messages --jsonLimit the number of results
nylas otp messages --limit 10 --jsonTroubleshooting
Command not found or fails
Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.
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Run nylas otp messages --help for full help output.