Overview
Catboy serves random neko (anime cat-person) images and GIFs across several mood categories with no API key required. It responds in milliseconds with a direct image URL and consistent JSON structure. It is one of the simplest image APIs available — great for a first project or for adding fun flair to a Discord bot.
Beginner Tip
Call https://api.catboys.com/img to get a random neko image URL instantly. The response always has the same fields so you can reliably read api_response.url without worrying about nulls.
Available Data
The kind of data this API exposes, based on its documentation. We could not call the endpoint to confirm the exact field names.
Example Response
Illustrative shape only — we were not able to call this endpoint (it requires credentials or exposes no public sample URL), so the fields below show the kind of data this API returns rather than a recorded response.
{
"error": false,
"category": "Programming",
"type": "twopart",
"setup": "Why do programmers prefer dark mode?",
"delivery": "Because light attracts bugs.",
"id": 42,
"lang": "en"
} Field Reference
url Direct HTTPS URL to the neko image — use it straight as an img src attribute artist Name or handle of the artist who created the image artist_url Link to the artist profile page for attribution source_url Original source page where the image was first posted Implementation Example
Calls a real endpoint of this API. Replace any placeholder credentials with your own key.
const url = "https://api.catboys.com/img";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Metadata Score Breakdown
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Technical Specifications
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