---
title: "bird esim packages"
description: "Read and remove installed data packages"
canonical: "https://bird.com/docs/cli/reference/esim-packages"
---

# `bird esim packages`

## Usage

```bash
bird esim packages
```

## Description

Read package balances and validity. Removing a package forfeits its remaining allowance.

Reads return JSON. Destructive commands require --yes.

## Commands

| Name                                                 | Description                  |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| [`delete`](/docs/cli/reference/esim-packages-delete) | Remove a data package        |
| [`get`](/docs/cli/reference/esim-packages-get)       | Get a data package           |
| [`list`](/docs/cli/reference/esim-packages-list)     | List an eSIM's data packages |

## 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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