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Cat Facts

The Cat Facts API offers developers a simple way to retrieve interesting facts about cats, suitable for trivia, educational, or pet-related applications.

Developed by White Rabbit IT

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85.00%Uptime
150msLatency
145Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
1.0Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Returns a random cat fact

Full Endpoint URL
https://meowfacts.herokuapp.com
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://meowfacts.herokuapp.com'
Expected Response
{
  "data": [
    "Cats sleep 70% of their lives"
  ]
}
Version:v1
Real-World Applications
  • Adding random cat facts to web or mobile applicationsOptimized Capability
  • Creating interactive content for educational platformsOptimized Capability
  • Developing chatbots that share fun pet-related informationOptimized Capability
  • Enhancing user engagement in trivia and quiz applicationsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication required for quick and easy access
  • ✓ Simple RESTful interface with lightweight JSON responses
  • ✓ Ideal for a wide range of pet-related or educational applications
  • ✓ Open source with active repository for potential contributions
Limitations
  • ✗ Hosted on Heroku, which can be unreliable and offline at times
  • ✗ No official SLA or uptime guarantee
  • ✗ Lack of detailed documentation on advanced features or usage
  • ✗ No rate limiting policies may lead to abuse or instability

API Specifications

1.0
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Under 5 minutes

Rate Limit

No official rate limit, but recommend moderate use due to Heroku instance reliability

Free Tier Usage

Completely free to use with no signup or limits, but usage is subject to Heroku hosting availability

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing quick, fun cat facts without hassle for prototypes, chatbots, and educational content

Not Recommended For

High-availability production applications requiring guaranteed uptime or rate limits

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code
#animals#cats

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