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The Cat API
Get random images of cats
Verified 4 days ago: 100% uptime
API key
Unconfirmed
HTTPS
Supported
Browser calls
Yes, CORS enabled
Status
Live · 98/100
What our checks found
- Health score
- 98/100
- Reliability
- 100%
- Average latency
- 484ms
Last checked 2026-09-18. Measured independently, not self-reported by the provider.
How to call it
A starting template for The Cat API. Replace ENDPOINT with the path from the official documentation, which we link above rather than guess at.
# Authentication requirement is unconfirmed. Check the documentation before relying on this.
curl -s "https://developers.thecatapi.com/ENDPOINT" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
-H "Accept: application/json"Where this listing comes from
Aggregated from one public source (freepublicapis), then normalised and checked by us. If something here is wrong, tell us and we will correct it.
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Answered from what our own scheduled checks found, not from the provider's marketing.
Is The Cat API free to use?
The Cat API is listed in our free catalogue, but it requires some form of authentication, so you will need to register before your first call. Providers frequently reserve higher limits and commercial use for paid plans.
Does The Cat API need an API key?
The Cat API requires some form of authentication. Check the provider's documentation for which scheme it expects.
Can I call The Cat API from browser JavaScript?
Yes. The Cat API returned CORS headers when we checked it, so a browser will let your page read the response. You can fetch it directly from client-side JavaScript with no proxy and no backend.
Is The Cat API still working?
Yes, as of 2026-09-18. Our automated check reached The Cat API and recorded a 100% reliability score with a median response time of 484 ms. We re-check on a schedule, and this page updates with the result.
Is The Cat API available over HTTPS?
Yes. The Cat API serves over HTTPS, so you can call it from a secure page without triggering a mixed-content block.