Ensure your environment is fully equipped to run the AdCortex creative generation system without friction. This checklist covers all required tools, subscriptions, APIs, and permissions.
| Subscription | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Airtable (Free/Pro) | Store campaign data, images, prompts, and output mapping | https://airtable.com/pricing |
| n8n (Self-hosted or Cloud) | Automation workflow engine for orchestrating the system | https://n8n.io/pricing |
| OpenAI API Access | Use GPT-4o for visual reasoning, GPT-4 for text, and GPT Image model for generation | https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys |
| Google Drive API | Store and sync generated images to folders | https://n8n.io/integrations/google-drive/ |
To access the GPT Image model (used for generating product creatives), you must:
Create a Google Cloud Project at https://console.cloud.google.com/
Enable Google Drive API
Generate OAuth 2.0 credentials (recommended for secure use)
Follow this guide to configure it with n8n:
| Service | Requirements |
|---|---|
| n8n Instance | API/webhook permissions, file node access, secure environment variables |
| OpenAI | Verified API key access, GPT-4o + image model quota availability |
| Google Drive | OAuth credentials or service account with folder write access |
| Airtable | Personal access token or API key with base-level write permissions |