Why omnivore fails to fetch content in some webpages

[natarslan]

I realise that once in a while omnivore cant fetch the article content both in Android app and in pc web browser. I was wondering if there are specific reasons behind this or is it just a random thing?

The current fail is in this page:
https://climeworks.com/press-release/climeworks-switches-on-worlds-largest-direct-air-capture-plant-mammoth

[jacksonh]

Hey, that particular one seemed to fetch OK for me. Do you mind posting the error you see?

Typically when we can't fetch a URL its some sort of blocking enabled by the site. Often it is CloudFlare "bot protection" which can be quite aggressive.

[natarslan]

Hey,

I double checked the web page. It actually works in PC (web browser now). But it still doesnt work on Android (version 14). Here comes the screenshot.

What I also checked:

• Made sure that NetGuard (vpn) is not blocking internet access to omnivore -> fetch fails
• Totally disabled NetGuard in case it was somehow interfering with Omnivore -> fetch still fails

[jacksonh]

When you say works on PC, you saved it with the browser extension there?

[natarslan]

Yes in desktop browser it works. But in android app the page didnt work (see the screenshot).

[jacksonh]

Yes in desktop browser it works. But in android app the page didnt work (see the screenshot).

but you only saved the page once? Or you saved on Android also?

[natarslan]

I tried saving the page

• first on android (failed to fetch - so i removed the item)
• and then on my desktop browser (failed first, then worked).
• Lastly, I deleted the page from browser and tried it again on Android (failed).

I can confirm that it now works on Android also.

The question is, is there anything I can do to "help" omnivore fetch the pages (can disabling adblockers etc help)?