SnapOtter script: anyone having troubles with downloading the "background removal" AI tool?

[Aloe-recite]

Hi, as per title, I managed to download all AI tools after some retries, but the first one just spins and compeltes after a few seconds (should a 4-5 GB download though!) and throws an error.
Not sure if this is a script or app issue though.
I already opened an issues in SnapOtter GH, if someone was able to make it work, or on the other has the same issues, please share your experience 😄
Thanks!

snapotter-hq/SnapOtter#352

[tremor021]

Having a hard time finding out how a network error is a script issue...

[Aloe-recite]

Thank you for your help. I opened a discussion and not a bug Issues for this very possibility, and already opened a bug Issue on SnapOtter GH. The Docker installation, however, worked fine the last time I tried it (back when this script was introduced in dev branch).

[tremor021]

The "docker works fine" really means nothing here, as the error was network related

[Aloe-recite]

I see. Any useful tips to investigate then?

[tremor021]

Like i said, the error you reported here:

Failed to download 8 model(s): rembg-isnet-general-use, rembg-bria-rmbg, rembg-u2net, rembg-birefnet-portrait, rembg-birefnet-general-lite, rembg-birefnet-matting, rembg-birefnet-hr-matting, rembg-birefnet-general. This is usually caused by network issues (timeouts, DNS, or rate limiting). Check your internet connection and retry the installation.

its self-explanatory. check your DNS, adblocker, firewall. something interfered with the download