Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/template-render-html

# nylas template render-html

Render inline HTML body

Written by [Qasim Muhammad](https://cli.nylas.com/authors/qasim-muhammad) Staff SRE

Published February 13, 2026

Updated June 21, 2026

## What does nylas template render-html do?

The nylas template render-html command provides render inline HTML body. It is part of the Hosted Templates commands, which application or grant-scoped templates managed via the Nylas API.

## Usage

```bash
nylas template render-html
```

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| --body string | Template HTML to render |
| --body-file string | Path to a file containing template HTML |
| --data string | Inline JSON object with template variables |
| --data-file string | Path to a JSON file with template variables |
| --engine string | Template engine |
| --grant-id string | Grant ID or email for grant-scoped templates |
| --scope string | Template scope: app or grant |
| --strict | Fail when the template references missing variables |
| --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 template render-html command provides render inline HTML body.

### JSON output for scripting

```bash
nylas template render-html --json
```

### Filter by body

```bash
nylas template render-html --body <value> --json
```

## Troubleshooting

### Command not found or fails

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

## Related commands

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

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

[nylas template listList hosted templates](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/template-list)

[nylas template renderRender with variables](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/template-render)

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

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

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Run `nylas template render-html --help` for full help output.