# Queues list

Use the `ably queues list` command to list all queues for an application.

## Synopsis

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### Shell

```
ably queues list [options]
```
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## Options

### `--app` 

The app ID to list queues for. If not specified, the currently selected app is used.

### `--limit` 

The maximum number of queues to return. The default value is `100`.

### `--json` 

Output results as compact JSON. Mutually exclusive with `--pretty-json`.

### `--pretty-json` 

Output results in formatted JSON. Mutually exclusive with `--json`.

### `--verbose | -v` 

Enable verbose logging. Can be combined with `--json` or `--pretty-json`.

## Examples

List all queues:

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### Shell

```
ably queues list
```
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List all queues in JSON format:

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### Shell

```
ably queues list --json
```
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List queues for a specific app in formatted JSON output:

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### Shell

```
ably queues list --app "My App" --pretty-json
```
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## See also

* [Queues](https://ably.com/docs/cli/queues.md) — Explore all `ably queues` commands.
* [CLI reference](https://ably.com/docs/cli.md) — Full list of available commands.

## Related Topics

- [create](https://ably.com/docs/cli/queues/create.md): Create a queue using the Ably CLI.
- [delete](https://ably.com/docs/cli/queues/delete.md): Delete a queue using the Ably CLI.

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