> ## Documentation Index
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# Click Element

> Click a recorded element. Exact configuration, ports, placement, and execution behavior.

**Node type:** `click_element` · **Version:** `1` · **Category:** Browser

Click a recorded element. This node does not declare an external side effect.

## Configuration

| Field         | Type    | Default    | What it controls                                                                         |
| ------------- | ------- | ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `locator`     | locator | `null`     | Recorded locator bundle. sndbox prefers accessible role/name data and retains fallbacks. |
| `clickType`   | string  | `"normal"` | Normal, double, or right click. Values: `normal`, `double`, `right`.                     |
| `mouseButton` | string  | `"left"`   | Mouse button sent to the page. Values: `left`, `middle`, `right`.                        |
| `modifiers`   | array   | `[]`       | Keyboard modifiers held during the click.                                                |
| `waitAfterMs` | number  | `0`        | Optional delay after the click.                                                          |
| `timeoutMs`   | number  | `30000`    | Maximum time for this operation in milliseconds.                                         |

## Workflow JSON

The editor stores this node with the following implemented default configuration:

```json title="Default node configuration" theme={"system"}
{
  "type": "click_element",
  "version": 1,
  "configuration": {
    "locator": null,
    "clickType": "normal",
    "mouseButton": "left",
    "modifiers": [],
    "waitAfterMs": 0,
    "timeoutMs": 30000
  }
}
```

Values may be entered literally or mapped from an earlier compatible output when the inspector exposes a mapping control. See [Variables and data mapping](/workflows/variables-and-data).

## Inputs

This node has no typed ports in this direction.

## Outputs

| Port     | Type  | Required | Description |
| -------- | ----- | -------- | ----------- |
| `result` | `any` | No       | Result      |

## Where it can run

* Desktop local runner
* Paired self-hosted runner
* Managed browser worker

## Test and inspect

Use **Test node** in the editor to preview this step with the current configuration. A full run records resolved inputs, outputs, logs, duration, and any artifacts in the execution inspector. Side-effecting or destructive nodes can require an additional confirmation or approved workflow permission.