The Cat API
FreemiumLiveLast verified 24 Sept 2026
Random cat images and breed facts, searchable by breed or image type.
Example request
curl -s 'https://api.thecatapi.com/v1/images/search?limit=1'
Free tier, in plain English
Free plan gives 10,000 requests a month, including breed data and a commercial license.
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