ChatGPT Image Generation Workflow

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{
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  "name": "OpenAI ImageGen1 Template",
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      "name": "HTTP Request",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
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      "parameters": {
        "url": "https://api.openai.com/v1/images/edits",
        "method": "POST",
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        "sendBody": true,
        "contentType": "multipart-form-data",
        "sendHeaders": true,
        "bodyParameters": {
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            {
              "name": "image",
              "parameterType": "formBinaryData",
              "inputDataFieldName": "data0"
            },
            {
              "name": "prompt",
              "value": "={{ $('When chat message received').item.json.chatInput }}"
            },
            {
              "name": "model",
              "value": "gpt-image-1"
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            {
              "name": "n",
              "value": "1"
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            {
              "name": "size",
              "value": "1024x1024"
            },
            {
              "name": "quality",
              "value": "high"
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          ]
        },
        "headerParameters": {
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              "name": "Authorization",
              "value": "=Bearer {{ $json.openAIKey }}"
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        "content": "### \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Edit Images with the **OpenAI ImageGen v1** API\n\n1. **Verify Your Organization**  \n   Log in to the OpenAI Platform and confirm your org is verified:  \n   [OpenAI Settings \u2192 Organization](https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/general)\n\n2. **Add Your API Key**  \n   In the n8n credentials, paste a valid **OpenAI secret key** into the `API_KEY` field.\n\n3. **Run \u201cOpen Chat\u201d**  \n   Trigger the **`Open Chat`** node, supply your **text prompt** and **source image**, then execute.\n\n4. **Preview & Automate**  \n   The new image appears in the **`Convert to File`** node. From here you can:  \n   - Send it by email  \n   - Push to S3, Supabase, or any storage  \n   - Post straight to Slack, Discord, etc.\n\n> *Tip \u2014 chain additional n8n nodes to watermark, resize, or schedule social-media posts automatically.*\n"
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        "content": "[![AI-Image Cash Machine \u2013 banner](https://public-files.gumroad.com/r2rfepypwzxebylbzutm7lk577m7)](https://drauscher.gumroad.com/l/PremiumAISaaSTemplateBeginnerFriendlyCustomizable)\n\n\n\n### This is just the core of our bigger \u2b50 AI Image Cash Machine Template \u2b50\n\n## \ud83d\ude80 Launch Your **AI-Image Cash Machine** This Weekend\n\n**Customizable \u00b7 Beginner Friendly**\n\n\ud83d\udcb8 **Special Summer Deal \u2014 10 % off with code `SUMMER25` (just \u20ac5+)**\n\n[Grab the template on Gumroad \u2192](https://drauscher.gumroad.com/l/PremiumAISaaSTemplateBeginnerFriendlyCustomizable)\n\n---\n\n### Why You\u2019ll Love It\n- **Plug-and-Play App** \u2013 Next.js front-end on Vercel, wired to Supabase, Stripe, n8n & OpenAI  \n- **No-Code Automation** \u2013 drag-drop n8n workflow delivers images instantly after payment  \n- **Built-In Payments** \u2013 Stripe keys + webhooks included, start charging the moment you deploy  \n- **Scalable Storage** \u2013 private Supabase bucket keeps every customer image secure  \n- **Own the Source** \u2013 MIT license lets you tweak, brand, even resell without lock-in  \n\n> **Try it live:** **Pixarify Online** \u2013 see the template in action!  \n\n---\n\n### What\u2019s Inside\n- Production-ready **frontend UI** (Next.js + Tailwind)  \n- Pre-configured **n8n backend** triggered by Stripe webhook  \n- Step-by-step **PDF setup guide**  \n- Sample environment file (`.env.example`)  \n\n---\n\n### 3-Step Fast-Track Setup\n1. **Clone the repo** & run `vercel deploy` \u2014 live site in 5 min  \n2. **Paste your Stripe + OpenAI keys**  \n3. **Activate the n8n workflow** \u2014 start selling AI images immediately  \n\n"
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}

About this workflow

OpenAI ImageGen1 Template. Uses httpRequest, convertToFile, chatTrigger, stickyNote. Chat trigger; 6 nodes.

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