How do I install the Dog API skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add timlai666/dog-api in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

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Is Dog API free to use?

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Who published Dog API?

TimLai666 (@timlai666) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Dog API

Name: Dog API
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: TimLai666

Fetch random dog images and breed information from the Dog API (dog.ceo). Use when the user wants dog pictures or information about specific dog breeds. No API key required.

TimLai666 Updated Aug 19, 2026 1 repo stars

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Install

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$ npx skillmds@latest add timlai666/dog-api

Installs into ~/.claude/skills (or .claude/skills inside a project). Restart Claude Code to pick it up.

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Last audited Sep 24, 2026 · commit ee976f7

Permissions this skill uses

Executes scripts
The instructions run shell commands or bundled script files.
Makes network calls
The instructions fetch remote URLs or call external services.

Works with: Claude Code Claude.ai OpenAI Codex +

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Dog API Skill

Fetch random dog images and breed information from the public Dog API.

Usage

python3 scripts/dog_helper.py [COMMAND]

Commands

random: Get a random dog image URL.
list: List all available dog breeds.
breed [BREED] [--sub SUBBREED]: Get a random image of a specific breed.

Examples

python3 scripts/dog_helper.py random
python3 scripts/dog_helper.py breed shiba

API Information

Source: Dog API (dog.ceo)
Auth: No API Key required.
Free to use for projects.

TimLai666/installed-skills/tree/main/dog-api commit ee976f7612

Frequently asked questions

npx skillmds@latest add timlai666/dog-api