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The Cat API / The Dog API
Random cat and dog images plus breed data, keyless basics, free key for more
Sister APIs from ThatAPICompany serving random cat and dog images (search, breed filtering, voting/favourites) and structured breed information. Basic image search works without a key; a free key raises limits and unlocks breeds, uploads and favouriting. The two APIs share an identical schema across thecatapi.com and thedogapi.com.
Free tier
Free tier (~10,000 req/month with a free key); basic image search works keylessRate limits
Free key allows limited monthly requests; rate-limit headers (RateLimit-Limit) returned per responseAuth
API keyBase URL
https://api.thecatapi.com/v1What you'd build with it
- Inject a random cute animal image into a chat or app
- Breed-info lookup skill (temperament, origin, lifespan)
- Placeholder/demo imagery for prototypes
Key endpoints
- GET
/images/searchRandom cat image(s); limit and breed_ids params with a key - GET
/breedsList breeds with descriptions and traits - GET
/breeds/searchSearch breeds by name
Members
Members get the runnable recipe
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Tags
mediaimagesanimalsfun