Extracting selections from dropdown lists with Puppeteer

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I am new to using the Puppeteer library and, despite extensive research, I have not been able to resolve a persistent issue. My goal is to focus on a dropdown menu element and choose a specific option from it. Unfortunately, none of the methods I have attempted, sourced from various platforms, have worked out for me.

Here are some approaches I have tried:

  • Methods for selecting an option from dropdown lists
  • Techniques for retrieving values from dropdowns
  • How to make a selection from dropdown menus

I would greatly appreciate any guidance on this matter, as it has been quite frustrating and is currently blocking my project’s progress.

UPDATE: Below is my current implementation for your reference.

const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');
(async () => {
  const browser = await puppeteer.launch({headless: false});
  const page = await browser.newPage();
  await page.goto('[REDACTED]');
  //insert dropdown selection logic here
})();
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Hi FlyingLeaf,

Selecting options from a dropdown using Puppeteer can be straightforward. Below, I've provided a simple, efficient solution to help you achieve this. You should locate the dropdown element and use the select method to choose the desired option by its value attribute.

const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');
(async () => {
  const browser = await puppeteer.launch({headless: false});
  const page = await browser.newPage();
  await page.goto('[REDACTED]');
  
  // Selecting the desired value from a dropdown
  await page.select('select[name="yourDropdownName"]', 'desiredValue');
  
  // Proceed with further operations
  await browser.close();
})();

Replace 'yourDropdownName' with the name or another selector of your dropdown, and 'desiredValue' with the value attribute of the option you want to select.

This method focuses on efficiency by directly interacting with the dropdown's value, avoiding additional complexity. If you encounter any issues, double-check the dropdown's selector and ensure the page is fully loaded before attempting to select. Feel free to reach out for further clarification.

Best,

David Grant