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Dropdown Action
Select an option from a dropdown element on a webpage using a CSS selector with an index or value.
Updated May 28, 2025
Select an option from a dropdown menu on a webpage by targeting it with a CSS selector and specifying the desired option via index or value.
Command
"dropdown"
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
cssSelector |
string | Yes | CSS selector or XPath for the dropdown element. |
index |
number | No | Index of the option to select (starting from 0). Either index or value must be provided. |
value |
string | No | Value of the option to select (matches HTML value attribute). Either index or value must be provided. |
wait |
number | No | Time in seconds to wait after the action. |
waitForSelector |
string | No | Wait for a specific element after selection. |
timeout |
number | No | Max time in milliseconds to wait for the dropdown (default: 60000). |
ignoreErrors |
boolean | No | Continue even if the action fails. |
Example
bash20 lines
Notes
Either index or value must be provided. Do not use both at the same time.
Related concepts
Go deeper in the Scrappey knowledge base:
- Playwright — the automation engine behind browser actions
- Dynamic content scraping — working with interactive pages