Command
nylas workflow update
Update a workflow
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas workflow update do?
The nylas workflow update command updates a workflow. It is part of the Hosted Workflows commands, which automated workflows triggered by Nylas events (e.g., bookings).
Usage
nylas workflow updateFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --delay int | Updated workflow delay in minutes |
| --disabled | Disable the workflow |
| --enabled | Enable the workflow |
| --file string | Path to a JSON workflow update definition |
| --from-email string | Updated transactional sender email |
| --from-name string | Updated transactional sender display name |
| --grant-id string | Grant ID or email for grant-scoped workflows |
| --name string | Updated workflow name |
| --scope string | Workflow scope: app or grant |
| --set-delay | Apply the value from --delay during update |
| --template-id string | Updated hosted template ID |
| --trigger-event string | Updated workflow trigger event |
| --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 workflow update command updates a workflow.
JSON output for scripting
nylas workflow update --jsonTroubleshooting
Command not found or fails
Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.
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Run nylas workflow update --help for full help output.