# rescript get-ncbi-data ‘dict’ object has no attribute ‘add’

**URL:** https://forum.qiime2.org/t/rescript-get-ncbi-data-dict-object-has-no-attribute-add/16560
**Category:** Library Support
**Created:** [September 15, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.qiime2.org/t/rescript-get-ncbi-data-dict-object-has-no-attribute-add/16560 "2020-09-15T14:33:09Z")
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### Author: ![Nicholas\_Bokulich](https://forum.qiime2.org/user_avatar/forum.qiime2.org/nicholas_bokulich/32/19937_2.png) [@Nicholas\_Bokulich](https://forum.qiime2.org/u/Nicholas_Bokulich)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.qiime2.org/t/rescript-get-ncbi-data-dict-object-has-no-attribute-add/16560/5 "2020-09-16T19:57:52Z")

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Hey @the_dummy,  
Just to follow on @SoilRotifer's comments to clarify — we see various server-side issues with NCBI so sometimes using get-ncbi-data can be a bit bumpy depending on:

1. the time of day
2. the size/content of your query
3. which way the wind is blowing (just kidding 😉)

Usually trying again later works (e.g., if you are trying to run the job during peak hours) and we have some pending changes to rescript to make these failures more graceful in the future.

Good luck!

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