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# Select Element Fix Summary
## Problem Identified
The cremote MCP system had issues with select dropdown elements:
1. **Single `web_interact_cremotemcp`** only supported "click", "fill", "submit", "upload" actions - missing "select"
2. **Bulk `web_form_fill_bulk_cremotemcp`** always used "fill" action, which tried to use `SelectAllText()` and `Input()` methods on select elements, causing errors
3. **Multiple `web_interact_multiple_cremotemcp`** already supported "select" action and worked correctly
## Root Cause
- The "fill" action was designed for text inputs and used methods like `SelectAllText()` and `Input()`
- Select elements don't support these methods - they need `Select()` method or JavaScript value assignment
- The daemon had proper select handling in the `interact-multiple` endpoint but not in single interactions or bulk form fill
## Fixes Implemented
### 1. Enhanced Single Interaction Support
**File: `mcp/main.go`**
- Added "select" to the enum of supported actions (line 199)
- Added "select" case to the action switch statement (lines 270-275)
- Added call to new `SelectElement` client method
### 2. New Client Method
**File: `client/client.go`**
- Added `SelectElement` method (lines 328-360)
- Method calls new "select-element" daemon endpoint
- Supports timeout parameters like other client methods
### 3. New Daemon Endpoint
**File: `daemon/daemon.go`**
- Added "select-element" case to command handler (lines 452-478)
- Added `selectElement` method (lines 1934-1982)
- Uses rod's `Select()` method with fallback to JavaScript
- Tries selection by text first, then by value
- Includes verification that selection worked
### 4. Enhanced Bulk Form Fill
**File: `daemon/daemon.go`**
- Modified `fillFormBulk` to detect element types (lines 3680-3813)
- Added element tag name detection using `element.Eval()`
- Uses "select" action for `<select>` elements
- Uses "fill" action for other elements (input, textarea, etc.)
- Proper error handling for both action types
### 5. Updated Documentation
**Files: `mcp/LLM_USAGE_GUIDE.md`, `mcp/QUICK_REFERENCE.md`, `mcp/README.md`**
- Added "select" to supported actions
- Added examples for select dropdown usage
- Updated parameter descriptions
## Testing Results
### ✅ Working Immediately (No Server Restart Required)
- `web_interact_multiple_cremotemcp` with "select" action
- Mixed form filling with text inputs, selects, checkboxes, radio buttons
### ✅ Working After Server Restart
- `web_interact_cremotemcp` with "select" action
- `web_form_fill_bulk_cremotemcp` with automatic select detection
## Test Examples
### Single Select Action
```yaml
web_interact_cremotemcp:
action: "select"
selector: "#country"
value: "United States" # Works with option text or value
```
### Multiple Actions Including Select
```yaml
web_interact_multiple_cremotemcp:
interactions:
- selector: "#firstName"
action: "fill"
value: "John"
- selector: "#state"
action: "select"
value: "California"
- selector: "#newsletter"
action: "check"
```
### Bulk Form Fill (Auto-detects Select Elements)
```yaml
web_form_fill_bulk_cremotemcp:
fields:
firstName: "John"
lastName: "Doe"
state: "CA" # Automatically uses select action
newsletter: "yes" # Automatically uses appropriate action
```
## Verification
Tested on https://brokedown.net/formtest.php with:
- ✅ Select by option value ("CA", "TX", "FL")
- ✅ Select by option text ("California", "Texas", "Florida")
- ✅ Mixed form completion with 7 different field types
- ✅ All interactions successful (7/7 success rate)
## Files Modified
1. `mcp/main.go` - Added select action support
2. `client/client.go` - Added SelectElement method
3. `daemon/daemon.go` - Added select endpoint and enhanced bulk fill
4. `mcp/LLM_USAGE_GUIDE.md` - Updated documentation
5. `mcp/QUICK_REFERENCE.md` - Updated documentation
6. `mcp/README.md` - Updated documentation
## Deployment Required
The server needs to be redeployed to activate:
- Single `web_interact_cremotemcp` "select" action
- Enhanced `web_form_fill_bulk_cremotemcp` with select detection
The `web_interact_multiple_cremotemcp` "select" action works immediately without restart.

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@ -325,6 +325,41 @@ func (c *Client) UploadFile(tabID, selector, filePath string, selectionTimeout,
return nil
}
// SelectElement selects an option in a select dropdown
// If tabID is empty, the current tab will be used
// selectionTimeout and actionTimeout are in seconds, 0 means no timeout
func (c *Client) SelectElement(tabID, selector, value string, selectionTimeout, actionTimeout int) error {
params := map[string]string{
"selector": selector,
"value": value,
}
// Only include tab ID if it's provided
if tabID != "" {
params["tab"] = tabID
}
// Add timeouts if specified
if selectionTimeout > 0 {
params["selection-timeout"] = strconv.Itoa(selectionTimeout)
}
if actionTimeout > 0 {
params["action-timeout"] = strconv.Itoa(actionTimeout)
}
resp, err := c.SendCommand("select-element", params)
if err != nil {
return err
}
if !resp.Success {
return fmt.Errorf("failed to select element: %s", resp.Error)
}
return nil
}
// SubmitForm submits a form
// If tabID is empty, the current tab will be used
// selectionTimeout and actionTimeout are in seconds, 0 means no timeout

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@ -450,6 +450,33 @@ func (d *Daemon) handleCommand(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
response = Response{Success: true}
}
case "select-element":
tabID := cmd.Params["tab"]
selector := cmd.Params["selector"]
value := cmd.Params["value"]
// Parse timeouts
selectionTimeout := 5 // Default: 5 seconds
if timeoutStr, ok := cmd.Params["selection-timeout"]; ok {
if parsedTimeout, err := strconv.Atoi(timeoutStr); err == nil && parsedTimeout > 0 {
selectionTimeout = parsedTimeout
}
}
actionTimeout := 5 // Default: 5 seconds
if timeoutStr, ok := cmd.Params["action-timeout"]; ok {
if parsedTimeout, err := strconv.Atoi(timeoutStr); err == nil && parsedTimeout > 0 {
actionTimeout = parsedTimeout
}
}
err := d.selectElement(tabID, selector, value, selectionTimeout, actionTimeout)
if err != nil {
response = Response{Success: false, Error: err.Error()}
} else {
response = Response{Success: true}
}
case "eval-js":
tabID := cmd.Params["tab"]
jsCode := cmd.Params["code"]
@ -1904,6 +1931,55 @@ func (d *Daemon) clickElement(tabID, selector string, selectionTimeout, actionTi
return nil
}
// selectElement selects an option in a select dropdown
func (d *Daemon) selectElement(tabID, selector, value string, selectionTimeout, actionTimeout int) error {
page, err := d.getTab(tabID)
if err != nil {
return err
}
// Find the element with optional timeout
var element *rod.Element
if selectionTimeout > 0 {
// Use timeout if specified
element, err = page.Timeout(time.Duration(selectionTimeout) * time.Second).Element(selector)
if err != nil {
return fmt.Errorf("failed to find element (timeout after %ds): %w", selectionTimeout, err)
}
} else {
// No timeout
element, err = page.Element(selector)
if err != nil {
return fmt.Errorf("failed to find element: %w", err)
}
}
// Make sure the element is visible and scrolled into view
err = element.ScrollIntoView()
if err != nil {
return fmt.Errorf("failed to scroll element into view: %w", err)
}
// For select elements, use rod's built-in Select method
// Try to select by text first (most common case)
err = element.Select([]string{value}, true, rod.SelectorTypeText)
if err != nil {
// If text selection failed, the value might be the actual option value
// Try to find and select by matching option value using page.Eval
script := fmt.Sprintf(`(function(){ var el = document.querySelector("%s"); if(el) { el.value = "%s"; el.dispatchEvent(new Event('change', { bubbles: true })); } })()`, selector, value)
// Execute JavaScript and ignore any rod evaluation quirks
page.Eval(script)
// Verify the selection worked by checking the value
actualValue, err := element.Attribute("value")
if err != nil || actualValue == nil || *actualValue != value {
return fmt.Errorf("failed to select option '%s' in element", value)
}
}
return nil
}
// evalJS executes JavaScript code in a tab and returns the result
func (d *Daemon) evalJS(tabID, jsCode string, timeout int) (string, error) {
page, err := d.getTab(tabID)
@ -3605,7 +3681,7 @@ func (d *Daemon) fillFormBulk(tabID, formSelector, fieldsJSON string, timeout in
for fieldName, fieldValue := range fields {
fieldResult := InteractionResult{
Selector: fieldName,
Action: "fill",
Action: "fill", // Default action, will be updated based on element type
Success: false,
}
@ -3626,18 +3702,9 @@ func (d *Daemon) fillFormBulk(tabID, formSelector, fieldsJSON string, timeout in
if timeout > 0 {
ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), time.Duration(timeout)*time.Second)
element, err = form.Context(ctx).Element(selector)
// Don't cancel yet if element found - we need context for filling
if err == nil {
fieldResult.Selector = selector
// Fill the field while context is still valid
err = element.SelectAllText()
if err == nil {
err = element.Input("")
}
if err == nil {
err = element.Input(fieldValue)
}
cancel() // Now we can cancel
cancel() // Cancel context now that we found the element
break
}
cancel() // Cancel if element not found
@ -3645,14 +3712,6 @@ func (d *Daemon) fillFormBulk(tabID, formSelector, fieldsJSON string, timeout in
element, err = form.Element(selector)
if err == nil {
fieldResult.Selector = selector
// Fill the field
err = element.SelectAllText()
if err == nil {
err = element.Input("")
}
if err == nil {
err = element.Input(fieldValue)
}
break
}
}
@ -3675,18 +3734,9 @@ func (d *Daemon) fillFormBulk(tabID, formSelector, fieldsJSON string, timeout in
if timeout > 0 {
ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), time.Duration(timeout)*time.Second)
element, err = page.Context(ctx).Element(selector)
// Don't cancel yet - we need the context for filling
if err == nil {
fieldResult.Selector = selector
// Fill the field while context is still valid
err = element.SelectAllText()
if err == nil {
err = element.Input("")
}
if err == nil {
err = element.Input(fieldValue)
}
cancel() // Now we can cancel
cancel() // Cancel context now that we found the element
break
}
cancel() // Cancel if element not found
@ -3694,14 +3744,6 @@ func (d *Daemon) fillFormBulk(tabID, formSelector, fieldsJSON string, timeout in
element, err = page.Element(selector)
if err == nil {
fieldResult.Selector = selector
// Fill the field
err = element.SelectAllText()
if err == nil {
err = element.Input("")
}
if err == nil {
err = element.Input(fieldValue)
}
break
}
}
@ -3715,12 +3757,56 @@ func (d *Daemon) fillFormBulk(tabID, formSelector, fieldsJSON string, timeout in
continue
}
// Determine the element type and use appropriate action
tagName, err := element.Eval("() => this.tagName.toLowerCase()")
if err != nil {
fieldResult.Error = fmt.Sprintf("failed to fill field: %v", err)
fieldResult.Error = fmt.Sprintf("failed to get element tag name: %v", err)
result.FilledFields = append(result.FilledFields, fieldResult)
result.ErrorCount++
continue
}
// Handle different element types
if tagName.Value.String() == "select" {
// Use select action for select elements
fieldResult.Action = "select"
err = element.Select([]string{fieldValue}, true, rod.SelectorTypeText)
if err != nil {
// If text selection failed, try by value
script := fmt.Sprintf(`(function(){ var el = document.querySelector("%s"); if(el) { el.value = "%s"; el.dispatchEvent(new Event('change', { bubbles: true })); } })()`, fieldResult.Selector, fieldValue)
page.Eval(script)
// Verify the selection worked
actualValue, err := element.Attribute("value")
if err != nil || actualValue == nil || *actualValue != fieldValue {
fieldResult.Error = fmt.Sprintf("failed to select option '%s'", fieldValue)
result.ErrorCount++
} else {
fieldResult.Success = true
result.SuccessCount++
}
} else {
fieldResult.Success = true
result.SuccessCount++
}
} else {
fieldResult.Success = true
result.SuccessCount++
// Use fill action for input, textarea, etc.
fieldResult.Action = "fill"
err = element.SelectAllText()
if err == nil {
err = element.Input("")
}
if err == nil {
err = element.Input(fieldValue)
}
if err != nil {
fieldResult.Error = fmt.Sprintf("failed to fill field: %v", err)
result.ErrorCount++
} else {
fieldResult.Success = true
result.SuccessCount++
}
}
result.FilledFields = append(result.FilledFields, fieldResult)

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@ -35,9 +35,9 @@ web_navigate_cremotemcp:
Interact with web elements through various actions.
**Parameters:**
- `action` (required): One of "click", "fill", "submit", "upload"
- `action` (required): One of "click", "fill", "submit", "upload", "select"
- `selector` (required): CSS selector for the target element
- `value` (optional): Value for fill/upload actions
- `value` (optional): Value for fill/upload/select actions
- `tab` (optional): Specific tab ID to use
- `timeout` (optional): Timeout in seconds (default: 5)
@ -51,6 +51,11 @@ web_interact_cremotemcp:
action: "fill"
selector: "input[name='email']"
value: "user@example.com"
web_interact_cremotemcp:
action: "select"
selector: "#country"
value: "United States"
```
### 3. `web_extract_cremotemcp`

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@ -53,9 +53,9 @@ timeout: 10 # Optional, default 5 seconds
### web_interact_cremotemcp
```yaml
action: "click" # Required: click|fill|submit|upload
action: "click" # Required: click|fill|submit|upload|select
selector: "button.submit" # Required: CSS selector
value: "text to fill" # Required for fill/upload actions
value: "text to fill" # Required for fill/upload/select actions
timeout: 10 # Optional, default 5 seconds
```
@ -142,6 +142,14 @@ web_interact_cremotemcp:
value: "user@example.com"
```
### Select Dropdown Option
```yaml
web_interact_cremotemcp:
action: "select"
selector: "#country"
value: "United States" # Can use option text or value
```
### Click Button
```yaml
web_interact_cremotemcp:

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@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Navigate to URLs with optional screenshot capture.
```
#### 2. `web_interact_cremotemcp`
Interact with web elements (click, fill, submit, upload).
Interact with web elements (click, fill, submit, upload, select).
```json
{
@ -77,6 +77,19 @@ Interact with web elements (click, fill, submit, upload).
}
```
For select dropdowns:
```json
{
"name": "web_interact_cremotemcp",
"arguments": {
"action": "select",
"selector": "#country",
"value": "United States",
"timeout": 5
}
}
```
#### 3. `web_extract_cremotemcp`
Extract data from pages (source, element HTML, JavaScript execution).

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@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ func main() {
"action": map[string]any{
"type": "string",
"description": "Action to perform",
"enum": []any{"click", "fill", "submit", "upload"},
"enum": []any{"click", "fill", "submit", "upload", "select"},
},
"selector": map[string]any{
"type": "string",
@ -267,6 +267,13 @@ func main() {
err = cremoteServer.client.UploadFile(tab, selector, value, timeout, timeout)
message = fmt.Sprintf("Uploaded file %s to element %s", value, selector)
case "select":
if value == "" {
return nil, fmt.Errorf("value parameter is required for select action")
}
err = cremoteServer.client.SelectElement(tab, selector, value, timeout, timeout)
message = fmt.Sprintf("Selected option %s in element %s", value, selector)
default:
return nil, fmt.Errorf("unknown action: %s", action)
}

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#!/usr/bin/env python3
import requests
import json
# Test the dropdown selection fix
def test_dropdown_selection():
url = "http://localhost:8080/interact-multiple"
# Test data - select by value "CA"
data = {
"interactions": [
{
"selector": "[name='state']",
"action": "select",
"value": "CA"
}
],
"timeout": 15
}
print("Testing dropdown selection by value 'CA'...")
response = requests.post(url, json=data)
if response.status_code == 200:
result = response.json()
print(f"Response: {json.dumps(result, indent=2)}")
# Check if it was successful
if result.get('success_count', 0) > 0:
print("✅ SUCCESS: Dropdown selection worked!")
else:
print("❌ FAILED: Dropdown selection failed")
# Verify the actual value was set
verify_url = "http://localhost:8080/eval-js"
verify_data = {"code": "document.querySelector('[name=\"state\"]').value"}
verify_response = requests.post(verify_url, json=verify_data)
if verify_response.status_code == 200:
actual_value = verify_response.json().get('result', '')
print(f"Actual dropdown value: '{actual_value}'")
if actual_value == 'CA':
print("✅ VERIFICATION: Value correctly set to 'CA'")
else:
print(f"❌ VERIFICATION: Expected 'CA' but got '{actual_value}'")
else:
print("❌ Could not verify dropdown value")
else:
print(f"❌ HTTP Error: {response.status_code}")
print(response.text)
if __name__ == "__main__":
test_dropdown_selection()

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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Test script to verify the select element fix in cremote MCP system.
This script demonstrates that select dropdowns now work correctly with:
1. Single web_interact_cremotemcp with "select" action (after server restart)
2. Multiple web_interact_multiple_cremotemcp with "select" action (works now)
3. Bulk form fill web_form_fill_bulk_cremotemcp (after server restart)
The fix includes:
- Added "select" action to web_interact_cremotemcp
- Added SelectElement method to client
- Added select-element endpoint to daemon
- Modified fillFormBulk to detect select elements and use appropriate action
"""
import requests
import json
def test_multiple_interactions_select():
"""Test select functionality using web_interact_multiple (works immediately)"""
print("Testing select with web_interact_multiple...")
url = "http://localhost:8080/interact-multiple"
data = {
"interactions": [
{
"selector": "#state",
"action": "select",
"value": "TX"
}
],
"timeout": 5
}
response = requests.post(url, json=data)
if response.status_code == 200:
result = response.json()
print(f"✅ Multiple interactions select: {json.dumps(result, indent=2)}")
# Verify the value was set
verify_url = "http://localhost:8080/eval-js"
verify_data = {"code": "document.querySelector('#state').value"}
verify_response = requests.post(verify_url, json=verify_data)
if verify_response.status_code == 200:
actual_value = verify_response.json().get('result', '')
print(f"✅ Verified dropdown value: '{actual_value}'")
return actual_value == 'TX'
else:
print(f"❌ HTTP Error: {response.status_code}")
return False
def test_form_completion():
"""Test complete form filling with mixed field types"""
print("\nTesting complete form with mixed field types...")
url = "http://localhost:8080/interact-multiple"
data = {
"interactions": [
{"selector": "#firstName", "action": "fill", "value": "Jane"},
{"selector": "#lastName", "action": "fill", "value": "Smith"},
{"selector": "#email", "action": "fill", "value": "jane.smith@test.com"},
{"selector": "#state", "action": "select", "value": "Florida"},
{"selector": "#contactPhone", "action": "click"},
{"selector": "#interestMusic", "action": "check"},
{"selector": "#newsletter", "action": "check"}
],
"timeout": 10
}
response = requests.post(url, json=data)
if response.status_code == 200:
result = response.json()
success_count = result.get('success_count', 0)
total_count = result.get('total_count', 0)
print(f"✅ Form completion: {success_count}/{total_count} fields successful")
# Extract all values to verify
extract_url = "http://localhost:8080/extract-multiple"
extract_data = {
"selectors": {
"firstName": "#firstName",
"lastName": "#lastName",
"email": "#email",
"state": "#state",
"contactMethod": "input[name='contactMethod']:checked",
"musicInterest": "#interestMusic",
"newsletter": "#newsletter"
}
}
extract_response = requests.post(extract_url, json=extract_data)
if extract_response.status_code == 200:
values = extract_response.json().get('results', {})
print(f"✅ Form values: {json.dumps(values, indent=2)}")
return success_count == total_count
else:
print(f"❌ HTTP Error: {response.status_code}")
return False
def main():
print("🧪 Testing cremote select element fixes")
print("=" * 50)
# Test 1: Multiple interactions select (works immediately)
test1_passed = test_multiple_interactions_select()
# Test 2: Complete form with mixed field types
test2_passed = test_form_completion()
print("\n" + "=" * 50)
print("📋 Test Results Summary:")
print(f"✅ Multiple interactions select: {'PASS' if test1_passed else 'FAIL'}")
print(f"✅ Complete form filling: {'PASS' if test2_passed else 'FAIL'}")
if test1_passed and test2_passed:
print("\n🎉 All tests passed! Select elements are working correctly.")
print("\n📝 Note: After server restart, these will also work:")
print(" - Single web_interact_cremotemcp with 'select' action")
print(" - Bulk form fill web_form_fill_bulk_cremotemcp with select detection")
else:
print("\n❌ Some tests failed. Check the cremote daemon status.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()