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# Sleep Action

> Insert pure wait steps into your automations

The `sleep_action` lets you pause execution without performing any browser interaction.

## Overview

* **Use when**: You want a fixed delay that doesn't depend on page load or element state.
* **Execution**: The runner simply waits for the specified duration, then proceeds to the next node.

## Properties

| Property     | Type    | Description                   |
| ------------ | ------- | ----------------------------- |
| `sleep_time` | `float` | Duration to sleep, in seconds |

## JSON Example

```json theme={null}
{
  "type": "action_node",
  "sleep_action": {
    "sleep_time": 5.0
  }
}
```

## When to Use `sleep_action` vs `end_sleep_time`

Use `sleep_action` when you want a **standalone timing node** in your flow (for example, to wait between two unrelated actions).

Use `end_sleep_time` on an existing node when you just need a short buffer **after** a specific action runs.