Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/webhook-pubsub-create

# nylas webhook pubsub create

Create a Pub/Sub channel

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

Published February 13, 2026

Updated June 21, 2026

## What does nylas webhook pubsub create do?

The nylas webhook pubsub create command creates a Pub/Sub channel. It is part of the Webhooks commands, which create and manage webhooks for real-time event notifications.

## Usage

```bash
nylas webhook pubsub create
```

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| --description string | Channel description |
| --encryption-key string | Optional encryption key identifier |
| --notify stringSlice(-n) | Notification email addresses |
| --topic string | Google Cloud Pub/Sub topic path (required) |
| --triggers stringSlice(-t) | Trigger types (required, comma-separated or repeated) |
| --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 webhook pubsub create command creates a Pub/Sub channel.

### JSON output for scripting

```bash
nylas webhook pubsub create --json
```

### Filter by description

```bash
nylas webhook pubsub create --description <value> --json
```

## Troubleshooting

### Command not found or fails

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

## Related commands

[nylas webhook createCreate a webhook for real-time event notifications.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/webhook-create)

[nylas webhook deleteDelete an existing webhook by ID.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/webhook-delete)

[nylas webhook listList all webhooks.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/webhook-list)

[nylas webhook pubsub deleteDelete a Pub/Sub channel](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/webhook-pubsub-delete)

[nylas webhook pubsub listList Pub/Sub channels](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/webhook-pubsub-list)

[nylas webhook pubsub showShow Pub/Sub channel details](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/webhook-pubsub-show)

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Run `nylas webhook pubsub create --help` for full help output.