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Wait For Load State
Pause browser execution until a specific load state is reached before continuing with actions or data extraction.
Updated Feb 3, 2026
Pause the browser's execution until a specific load state is reached, ensuring actions and data extraction occur only after the page is ready.
Command
"wait_for_load_state"
One of the browser actions — use wait_for_selector to wait for a specific element, or wait_for_function to wait on a JavaScript condition.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
waitForLoadState |
string | Yes | The load state to wait for. Options: domcontentloaded, networkidle, load |
Example
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Notes
| State | Description |
|---|---|
domcontentloaded |
Fired when the DOM is fully loaded (before styles/images/etc). |
networkidle |
Waits until there are no network requests for 500 ms. |
load |
Waits for the full load event including images and resources. |