Animals
No authHTTPSCORS
Animals
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 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.