> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bytespace.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Clipboard

> Manage clipboard operations in your automation workflow. Use this action to copy and paste text, transfer data between steps, and interact with clipboard-dependent elements.

## Inputs

### ☐ Prompt / Description *(Required)*

A clear and concise instruction describing what this step should do. This helps the AI debug and adjust clipboard operations if needed.

<Note type="success">
  **Good Example:** `"Copy the extracted text to the clipboard for later use."`
</Note>

<Note type="danger">
  **Bad Example:** `"Do something with the clipboard."`

  **Why it's bad?** Too vague, lacks specificity about what should be copied or retrieved.
</Note>

### ☐ Clipboard Action *(Required)*

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Get Clipboard Data">
    Retrieve current clipboard contents:

    * Can be assigned to variables
    * Can be inserted into tables
    * Useful for data extraction
  </Card>

  <Card title="Insert Text to Clipboard">
    Copy specified text to clipboard:

    * Static text strings
    * Variable content
    * Formatted data
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### ☐ Action Configuration *(Required)*

<Card>
  Based on selected action:

  * **For Get Clipboard:**
    * Variable name for storage
    * Table column for insertion
  * **For Insert Text:**
    * Text content to copy
    * Formatting options
</Card>

## Usage Example

<Card title="Scenario: Managing clipboard data">
  ### ✅ Good Prompt:

  *"Copy the extracted text to the clipboard for later use."*

  ### ✅ Clipboard Configuration:

  <Card>
    Action: Insert Text to Clipboard
    Text: `"Bytespace Automation"`
  </Card>

  ### Alternative Example:

  <Card>
    Action: Get Clipboard Data
    Store in: `clipboard_content` variable
  </Card>
</Card>

## Notes

<Warning>
  * The **Prompt / Description** is required to help AI debug and adjust clipboard operations if needed.
  * Some websites may block clipboard access due to security restrictions.
  * Consider handling cases where clipboard operations might fail.
  * Ensure copied text is properly formatted for its intended use.
</Warning>