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Set a clipboard value in RunMacro

Applies to: RunMacro 3.x • Updated September 2026

The Set Clipboard command puts a value into the clipboard — either fixed (including from a variable) or by prompting the user at runtime.

Prerequisites#

Add Set Clipboard to the macro.
Prepare the data or target that Set Clipboard will use.

Supported modes#

Desktop Mode
Browser Mode — Runs in the background through Chrome CDP: the value is written to RunMacro’s virtual clipboard. Prompt mode is not available here and the command skips it.

What it does#

The Set Clipboard command puts a value into the clipboard — either fixed (including from a variable) or by prompting the user at runtime. Then use Paste from Clipboard to fill a field.

Screenshots & video#

RunMacro Set Clipboard command configuration dialog showing parameter fields — Configuration dialog and parameter fields for the Set Clipboard command in RunMacro.

When to use it#

Prepare content once to paste multiple times in a workflow.
Ask the user for a value (e.g. an OTP) then use it.
Move a variable value into the clipboard to paste.

When not to use it#

Do not use prompt mode in unattended workflows or when sensitive data must not enter the clipboard.

Configuration steps#

Add a Keyboard › Set Clipboard command.
Choose a mode: enter a fixed value (variables allowed), or enable Prompt the user and write the question.
Save. Then use Paste from Clipboard to fill a field.

Every option explained#

`Value`#

The content to place in the clipboard. Supports variables (e.g. {otp_code}).

`Prompt the user`#

When on, a dialog appears at runtime for the user to type; the entered value goes to the clipboard.

`Prompt text`#

The message shown in the user prompt dialog.

Expected result#

After execution, Set Clipboard completes the described action and makes its result available to the next step.

Real example#

Example: ask for an OTP then fill it#

Set Clipboard, enable Prompt the user, question "Enter OTP".
Click the OTP field.
Paste from Clipboard to fill the code the user typed.

Limitations and failure cases#

Prompt mode requires Desktop interaction; OS writes can fail when busy, while Browser background uses a virtual clipboard.

Tips & common mistakes#

The prompt mode runs in Desktop Mode only; in Browser Mode use a fixed value/variable.

Verification details#

commands/keyboard.py

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