PlaceDog
Placeholder Dog pictures.
About PlaceDog
PlaceDog is a placeholder image service that returns photos of dogs sized to a specified width and height, requested by appending the dimensions to the URL. Requests can be made directly in a browser or via command-line tools such as curl, returning a JPEG image.
The service is intended for developers and designers who need placeholder imagery for websites and mockups. Users can submit their own dog photos for inclusion via GitHub. The service was built by Josh Ghent.
Key features
- Generates placeholder dog images by specifying width and height in the URL
- Accessible via direct browser requests or command-line tools like curl
- Returns images in JPEG format
- Open submission of new dog photos via GitHub
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a placeholder image?
Append a width and height to the URL, e.g. https://place.dog/300/200.
Can I use this from the command line?
Yes, you can fetch images with curl, e.g. curl -i https://place.dog/300/200 -o doggo.jpeg.
Who built PlaceDog?
It was built by Josh Ghent, who also created LoginLlama, an AI-powered suspicious login detection service.
Can I contribute my own dog photos?
Yes, you can submit your own dog photos via GitHub.
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