---
title: "bird email templates parameters"
description: "Get published email template parameters"
canonical: "https://bird.com/docs/cli/reference/email-templates-parameters"
---

# `bird email templates parameters`

## Usage

```bash
bird email templates parameters <template-ref> [flags]
```

## Description

Get the parameters and variables used by the template's published content in one language. The result describes the template and holds no saved values. Parameters are the names a broadcast supplies in `template.parameters`, and variables are the `bird.` references Bird fills in. The result identifies list values, which broadcast parameters cannot supply. It also includes a fingerprint that identifies the published content without exposing contact values. You cannot select an older template version. Requires email\_marketing read permission in addition to email\_management read. Parameter sites cover template subject, HTML and text; envelope overrides are checked by broadcast validation.

## Procedure

Step 2 of 5 of "Preview and test a broadcast". Previous: bird email broadcasts get. Next: bird email broadcasts validate.

## Examples

```bash
bird email templates parameters <template-ref>
```

## Options

| Name                | Description                                                                                  |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `--language`        | Language of the template's published content. Omission uses the template's default language. |
| `--response-schema` | Print the fields this command returns, then exit                                             |

## Related

| Name                                                                              | Description                                                    |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [`bird email templates check`](/docs/cli/reference/email-templates-check)         | Check email templates for mail-client support, size, and links |
| [`bird email templates create`](/docs/cli/reference/email-templates-create)       | Create an email template and its first editable draft          |
| [`bird email templates delete`](/docs/cli/reference/email-templates-delete)       | Delete an email template                                       |
| [`bird email templates duplicate`](/docs/cli/reference/email-templates-duplicate) | Duplicate an email template                                    |
| [`bird email templates get`](/docs/cli/reference/email-templates-get)             | Get an email template                                          |
| [`bird email templates list`](/docs/cli/reference/email-templates-list)           | List email templates                                           |
| [`bird email templates preview`](/docs/cli/reference/email-templates-preview)     | Preview a template with sample values                          |
| [`bird email templates update`](/docs/cli/reference/email-templates-update)       | Update an email template                                       |

## Related resources

- [Should I use a Bird SDK or call the API directly?](/explained/platform/should-i-use-an-sdk-or-call-the-api-directly) (answer)
- [Build your first integration](/learn/paths/integration) (course)
- [Send your first email](/docs/get-started/send-your-first-email) (docs)

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