How do I use The Cat MCP with my AI?

You connect it to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. Once connected, your agent can use the provided capabilities to interact with the API.

Do I need my own API key?

Yes, you will need to enter your The Cat API key to authenticate your requests.

Can I upload my own photos?

Yes, you can use the upload capability to send your own cat images to the API using base64.

Can I search for specific cat breeds?

Yes, you can list all breeds or search for a specific breed to get its details and ID.

Is it possible to save favorite images?

Yes, you can tell your agent to save an image to your favorites, and you can retrieve them later.

How do I find high-quality cat images of a specific breed?

You can use the search_images capability and specify the size as 'full' and has_breeds as true. To find a specific breed's ID first, use the search_breeds capability.

Can I see all the images I have previously favorited?

Yes! Use the get_favourites capability. It will retrieve a list of all cat images you have saved to your account.

How do I cast a vote on a cat image?

Use the create_vote capability. You'll need the image_id and a value (1 for an upvote, 0 for a downvote).

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Connect The Cat to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull images and breed details directly into your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through The Cat API.

01
Create favourite
This capability saves a specific image to your personal favorites list.
02
Get favourites
This capability retrieves the collection of images you have marked as favorites.
03
Get image
This capability pulls detailed information about a single specific image.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through The Cat API.

04
Get votes
This capability fetches the history of votes you have cast on images.
05
List breeds
This capability returns a full list of all known cat breeds in the database.
06
Search breeds
This capability lets you find specific cat breeds by their name.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through The Cat API.

07
Upload image
This capability allows you to upload your own cat images using base64 encoding.
08
Create vote
This capability lets you cast an up or down vote on an image.
09
Search images
This capability searches the database for cat images based on your criteria.

Real work

What teams actually run

Media Sourcing

Find specific cat images for a presentation or blog post by searching for breeds or types.

Data Integration

Use breed information to populate application testing workflows or databases.

Personal Curation

Build a custom list of favorite cat photos by asking your agent to save them.

Content Contribution

Upload your own pet photos to the API directly from your chat interface.

Automate a task

Put The Cat API to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

The Cat API works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put The Cat API to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

989ms average. Fast in production.

The Cat API is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1314ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 837ms
Slowest day: 1314ms
14-day trend: Slowing+13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of The Cat API, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with The Cat API. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

The Cat API Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CiZgsGVyO1gxZ5ZglkYHL3EEA6SoQDTxYTuEqLNQ/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — The Cat API capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "the-cat-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CiZgsGVyO1gxZ5ZglkYHL3EEA6SoQDTxYTuEqLNQ/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up The Cat API in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work The Cat API owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs to interact with feline media or breed data through an AI interface.

01
Developers
They use the capabilities to test image handling or integrate cat content into apps.
02
Content Creators
They find specific breed images for media projects and social content.
03
Cat Enthusiasts
They manage a personal database of favorite cats through natural conversation.

FAQ

Questions The Cat API owners ask.

01
How do I use The Cat MCP with my AI?
You connect it to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. Once connected, your agent can use the provided capabilities to interact with the API.
02
Do I need my own API key?
Yes, you will need to enter your The Cat API key to authenticate your requests.
03
Can I upload my own photos?
Yes, you can use the upload capability to send your own cat images to the API using base64.
04
Can I search for specific cat breeds?
Yes, you can list all breeds or search for a specific breed to get its details and ID.
05
Is it possible to save favorite images?
Yes, you can tell your agent to save an image to your favorites, and you can retrieve them later.
06
How do I find high-quality cat images of a specific breed?
You can use the search_images capability and specify the size as 'full' and has_breeds as true. To find a specific breed's ID first, use the search_breeds capability.
07
Can I see all the images I have previously favorited?
Yes! Use the get_favourites capability. It will retrieve a list of all cat images you have saved to your account.
08
How do I cast a vote on a cat image?
Use the create_vote capability. You'll need the image_id and a value (1 for an upvote, 0 for a downvote).

Explore

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Create favourite

Get favourites

Get image

04-06

Get votes

List breeds

Search breeds

07-09

Upload image

Create vote

Search images

What teams actually run

Media Sourcing

Data Integration

Personal Curation

Content Contribution

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

The Cat API Connector

Claude Desktop

Developers

Content Creators

Cat Enthusiasts

How do I use The Cat MCP with my AI?

Do I need my own API key?

Can I upload my own photos?

Can I search for specific cat breeds?

Is it possible to save favorite images?

How do I find high-quality cat images of a specific breed?

Can I see all the images I have previously favorited?

How do I cast a vote on a cat image?

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