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List emails from a built-in demo account. No authentication or API key required from the Command Line

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The nylas demo email list command displays sample emails from a pre-configured demo mailbox, letting you explore the CLI's email features without connecting a real account.

The nylas demo email list command displays sample emails from a pre-configured demo mailbox, letting you explore the CLI's email features without connecting a real account. No API key or OAuth flow needed — run it right after installing.

Syntax 

nylas demo email list [--limit N]
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Examples

Browse demo emails without any setup:

nylas demo email list
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Show 5 demo emails as JSON:

nylas demo email list --limit 5 --json
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When to Use This

Reach for nylas demo email list as part of your CLI workflow. Combine with --json to pipe output into other tools.

How It Works

The Nylas CLI includes several utilities beyond the core email, calendar, and contacts commands. These are designed to complement your workflow without requiring separate tools.

Related Commands

  • nylas config reset — Reset all CLI configuration and credentials to a clean state
  • nylas ui — Start web configuration UI
  • nylas air — AI-powered email assistant. Opens an interactive REPL where you can draft, reply
  • nylas completion bash — Generate shell completion script for bash, zsh, fish, or PowerShell

Full docs: nylas demo email list reference — all flags, advanced examples, and troubleshooting.

All commands: Nylas CLI Command Reference

Get started: brew install nylas/nylas-cli/nylas — other install methods

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