triple-click

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Overview

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Syntax

agent-desktop triple-click <ref>

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Parameters

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Response

{
  "version": "1.0",
  "ok": true,
  "command": "triple-click",
  "data": {
    "action": "triple_click",
    "ref_id": "@e6"
  }
}

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Response Fields

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AX-First Strategy

1. Try native triple-click action via AX
2. Three rapid kAXPressAction calls
3. Mouse triple-click at element center

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Usage Examples

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Select a Line in Text Editor

agent-desktop snapshot --app TextEdit -i
agent-desktop triple-click @e4  # Select entire line
agent-desktop press cmd+c        # Copy line

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Select Paragraph

agent-desktop snapshot --app Notes -i
agent-desktop triple-click @e3  # Select entire paragraph
agent-desktop type @e3 "New paragraph text"  # Replace with new text

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Select and Delete Line

agent-desktop snapshot --app "Sublime Text" -i
agent-desktop triple-click @e2
agent-desktop press delete

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Common Use Cases

• Text Editing: Select lines for deletion or replacement
• Code Editors: Select code lines for copying
• Document Editing: Select paragraphs in word processors
• Terminal: Select command lines in terminal apps

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Behavior Differences

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Error Cases

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Notes

• Triple-click selection behavior varies by application
• Some apps select line, others select paragraph
• Timing between clicks is platform-optimized
• Use double-click for word selection
• Always verify selection before performing operations on it