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Cats

Pictures of cats from Tumblr.

Cats API is a free Animals API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No
Category
Animals
Visit documentation ↗docs.thecatapi.com

About The Cat API

Open API for cat images and breeds

Provider
The Cat API
Website
docs.thecatapi.com ↗

Details from docs.thecatapi.com.

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Cats API alternatives

Cat Facts logo

Cat Facts

Random cat facts

No authHTTPSCORS
Dog Facts logo

Dog Facts

Random dog facts

No authHTTPSCORS
Cat Facts logo

Cat Facts

Daily cat facts

No authHTTPSNo CORS
Dog Facts logo

Dog Facts

Random facts of Dogs

No authHTTPSCORS
Breed Health Score logo

Breed Health Score

Dog breed health scores, median lifespans and conditions

No authHTTPSNo CORS
Dogs logo

Dogs

Based on the Stanford Dogs Dataset

No authHTTPSCORS

Cats API FAQ

Who provides the Cats API?

The Cats API is provided by The Cat API (docs.thecatapi.com). Open API for cat images and breeds

Is the Cats API free?

Yes. The Cats API is listed in the Animals category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Cats API require an API key?

Yes. The Cats API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the Cats API from the browser?

Not directly. The Cats API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.

Does the Cats API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Cats API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.