
HTTP Cats
HTTP Cats provides an API for displaying cat images that correspond to HTTP status codes.

About HTTP Cats
HTTP Cats is an API that returns cat images matched to HTTP status codes. A developer requests an image by adding a status code to the URL, such as https://http.cat/[status_code]. The homepage describes its use as showing funny error messages on websites.
The homepage lists images for many standard and non-standard status codes, from 100 through 599, each with its status name. Original images are credited to Tomomi Imura, and the project is developed by @rogeriopvl. The source does not state any usage limits, licensing terms, or pricing.
Key features
- Returns a cat image for a requested HTTP status code via URL
- Accepts a .jpg extension at the end of the image URL
- Includes images for many status codes from 100 to 599
- Covers non-standard codes such as 420 Enhance Your Calm and 418 I'm a teapot
- Requests use a simple URL pattern based on the status code
- Lists the status code and name for each image on the homepage
HTTP Cats at a glance
- Website
- http.cat
- Category
- Development › APIs & Databases
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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