Command
nylas webhook delete
The nylas webhook delete command removes a webhook destination from your Nylas application. Pass the webhook ID with --id. The CLI confirms before deleting unless you pass --yes to skip the prompt. Deleted webhooks stop receiving event notifications immediately.
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas webhook delete do?
The nylas webhook delete command removes a webhook destination from your Nylas application. Pass the webhook ID with --id. The CLI confirms before deleting unless you pass --yes to skip the prompt. Deleted webhooks stop receiving event notifications immediately.
Usage
nylas webhook delete --id WEBHOOK_ID [--yes]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 |
| --id | Webhook ID to delete |
Examples
Delete a webhook by ID
nylas webhook delete --id wh_abc123def456 --yesList webhooks then delete one
nylas webhook list --json
nylas webhook delete --id wh_abc123def456Troubleshooting
Webhook not found
Run nylas webhook list to see active webhooks. The ID may have already been deleted.
Permission denied
Webhook deletion requires a valid API key. Run nylas auth config to verify credentials.
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Run nylas webhook delete --help for full help output.