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HTTP Cat logo

HTTP Cat

Cat for every HTTP Status.

HTTP Cat API is a free Animals API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Animals
Visit documentation ↗http.cat

About HTTP Cats

API for HTTP Cats

Provider
HTTP Cats
Website
http.cat ↗

Details from http.cat.

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HTTP Cat API alternatives

FishWatch logo

FishWatch

Information and pictures about individual fish species

No authHTTPSCORS
HTTP Dog logo

HTTP Dog

Dogs for every HTTP response status code

No authHTTPSCORS
eBird logo

eBird

Retrieve recent or notable birding observations within a region

apiKeyHTTPSNo CORS
IUCN logo

IUCN

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

apiKeyHTTPSNo CORS
Dogs logo

Dogs

Based on the Stanford Dogs Dataset

No authHTTPSCORS
MeowFacts logo

MeowFacts

Get random cat facts

No authHTTPSNo CORS

HTTP Cat API FAQ

Who provides the HTTP Cat API?

The HTTP Cat API is provided by HTTP Cats (http.cat). API for HTTP Cats

Is the HTTP Cat API free?

Yes. The HTTP Cat 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 HTTP Cat API require an API key?

No. The HTTP Cat API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the HTTP Cat API from the browser?

Yes. The HTTP Cat API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the HTTP Cat API support HTTPS?

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