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Tool Press Key

Category: Browser Automation Β· Tier: Free

Press a keyboard key. Supports modifier combos like Control+a, Shift+Enter, Meta+c.

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
key string Yes Key to press (e.g., Enter, Tab, Escape, ArrowDown, Control+a, Meta+c)
_browserToken string No Browser session token

Common Keys

Key Description
Enter Submit form, confirm dialog
Tab Move to next field
Escape Close modal, cancel
ArrowDown / ArrowUp Navigate dropdowns, lists
Backspace Delete character
Control+a Select all
Control+c / Control+v Copy / paste
Meta+c / Meta+v Copy / paste (macOS)

Full key reference: MDN KeyboardEvent.key

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