The Cat API

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Provides access to cat images, breed information, and cat facts via a REST API.

The The Cat API API uses api key authentication; has freemium pricing; offers a free tier (10,000 requests a month free). Verified 2026-07-12 with per-field source links.

Other Verified 2026-07-12 medium confidence

Base URL

https://api.thecatapi.com/v1

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Auth

api_key

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Free tier

10,000 requests a month free

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Pricing model

freemium

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Pricing

Free: $0/month (10,000 req/month); Startup: $99/month (100,000 req/month, commercial license); Enterprise: contact us for pricing (unlimited requests)

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Rate limits

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OpenAPI spec

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MCP server

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