The Cat API Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Search feline breeds and manage a personal gallery of cat images.
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Why people use The Cat API
The Cat for feline breed research and image sourcing
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. It pulls the specific breed traits and high-quality images in one go, letting you skip the manual sorting and get straight to your work.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to a massive cat image database without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Researching breed traits for a blog
A writer asks for the personality of a Maine Coon.
- Real-world use case 02
Building a personal cat gallery
A user wants to save a specific Siamese cat they found.
- Real-world use case 03
Finding specific cat types for media
A designer needs a small cat in a GIF format.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete The Cat API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with The Cat API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through The Cat API.
- 01 Capability
Create favourite
Save a specific image to your personal favorites list. This helps you build a curated gallery of your favorite cats.
- 02 Capability
Create vote
Cast an up or down vote on a cat image. Use this to interact with the community's content.
- 03 Capability
Get favourites
Retrieve all the images you've saved to your favorites. It quickly pulls up your personal collection.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through The Cat API.
- 04 Capability
Get image
Pull the specific details and metadata for a single cat image. This provides deep info on a specific photo.
- 05 Capability
Get votes
See the voting history for your account. This lets you track your interactions with the API content.
- 06 Capability
List breeds
Get a complete list of every cat breed in the database. Use this to see the full scope of available breeds.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through The Cat API.
- 07 Capability
Search breeds
Search for a specific breed by name to see its traits. This is perfect for finding detailed breed characteristics.
- 08 Capability
Search images
Search for cat images using filters like breed or size. It helps you find exactly the right feline photo.
- 09 Capability
Upload image
Upload your own cat photo to the API using base64 encoding. This adds your personal photos to the public database.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask The Cat API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use The Cat API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CiZgsGVyO1gxZ5ZglkYHL3EEA6SoQDTxYTuEqLNQ/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it The Cat API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable The Cat API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CiZgsGVyO1gxZ5ZglkYHL3EEA6SoQDTxYTuEqLNQ/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the The Cat API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable The Cat API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-cat": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CiZgsGVyO1gxZ5ZglkYHL3EEA6SoQDTxYTuEqLNQ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using The Cat API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using The Cat API, help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-cat": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CiZgsGVyO1gxZ5ZglkYHL3EEA6SoQDTxYTuEqLNQ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using The Cat API
Ask Copilot: "Using The Cat API, help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-cat": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CiZgsGVyO1gxZ5ZglkYHL3EEA6SoQDTxYTuEqLNQ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using The Cat API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using The Cat API, help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-cat": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CiZgsGVyO1gxZ5ZglkYHL3EEA6SoQDTxYTuEqLNQ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using The Cat API
Ask Cline: "Using The Cat API, help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add the-cat --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CiZgsGVyO1gxZ5ZglkYHL3EEA6SoQDTxYTuEqLNQ/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using The Cat API
Ask Claude: "Using The Cat API, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work The Cat API can move forward.
This is for cat lovers who want a better way to organize pet data, content creators looking for specific feline visuals, and developers building pet-related apps.
Content Creator
Finds specific breed images for blog posts or social media using search filters.
Pet Blogger
Manages a curated list of favorite cat photos for a best of series.
App Developer
Tests image upload and retrieval workflows for a pet-related application.
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Bring your own AI
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Before you connect
Questions about The Cat API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use The Cat MCP to find specific cat breeds?
Yes, it lets your agent search for any breed by name and provide detailed characteristics for each one directly in your chat.
How do I save images to my favorites with The Cat MCP?
You just ask your agent to save a specific image you found, and it uses the capability to add it to your personal collection automatically.
Can I upload my own cat photos using The Cat MCP?
Yes, you can provide a base64 string of your own photo, and the agent will upload it to the API for you.
Does The Cat MCP work with Claude or Cursor?
It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
How does The Cat MCP help with content creation?
It helps you quickly find specific feline breeds and high-quality images for your media projects without manual searching.
Can I see my voting history with The Cat MCP?
Yes, your agent can retrieve all the votes you've cast on images through the API.
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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