Command

nylas workflow update

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).

Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE

Published February 13, 2026Updated May 9, 2026

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 update

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

Examples

Basic usage

nylas workflow update --help

Troubleshooting

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.