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Connect Cats

1 auth method · updated 2026-10-01

An API providing access to a vast collection of cat images, breeds, and facts.

thecatapi.com/ ↗

API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

Connectable today
  1. 1
    Sign in to Cats
    Open https://thecatapi.com/ and sign in to the account you want to connect.
  2. 2
    Create the API key
    Generate a new API key from the API or developer settings in your Cats dashboard.
  3. 3
    Copy it immediately
    Cats usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
  4. 4
    Connect in Verslay
    In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find Cats, and paste the API key into the Cat API Key field.
  5. 5
    Verify
    The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
  6. 6
    Rotate safely
    When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

Cat API Key

Your unique API key for authenticating requests to The Cat API.

required · secret
Cats website ↗

Cats connection FAQ

How do I connect Cats to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find Cats, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to Cats, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect Cats?

You need Cat API Key from your Cats account. Your unique API key for authenticating requests to The Cat API.

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