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HTTP Cat

Cat for every HTTP Status

Authentication
No auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Animals
Documentation / URL
https://http.cat/

Overview

http.cat serves cat images for every HTTP status code — keyless (verified live). A fun way to visualize API responses.

Quick Start

Cat for status 404 (verified live):

curl "https://http.cat/404"
(returns a cat JPEG for HTTP 404)

Use it in code:

curl "https://http.cat/500" -o error.jpg

Authentication

None — keyless.

Rate Limits & Notes

  • Free; be polite — no hard published limit.
  • Covers 100-599 status codes with themed cat photos.
  • Also supports SVG (https://http.cat/404.svg).

FAQ

Is http.cat free? Yes — free and keyless (verified).

What statuses? 100–599 with cat images.

Is there SVG? Yes — append .svg to the status.

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