Command
nylas workflow create
Create a workflow
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas workflow create do?
The nylas workflow create command creates a workflow. It is part of the Hosted Workflows commands, which automated workflows triggered by Nylas events (e.g., bookings).
Usage
nylas workflow createFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --name | See `nylas nylas workflow create --help` for details |
| --template-id | See `nylas nylas workflow create --help` for details |
| --trigger-event | See `nylas nylas workflow create --help` for details |
Examples
Basic usage
nylas workflow create --helpTroubleshooting
Command not found or fails
Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.
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Run nylas workflow create --help for full help output.