{ "id": 7648, "name": "Generate and store AI images with DALL-E and Azure Blob Storage", "description": "# Beginner\u2019s Tutorial: Manage Azure Storage Account Container & Blob with n8n\n[![Watch the video](https://wisestackai.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/Modern+Top+10+Shocking+Moments+Youtube+Thumbnail.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh06fpMkalw)\n> This beginner-friendly n8n workflow shows you how to generate AI images using OpenAI, store them in Azure Blob Storage, and manage blob containers, all with zero code.\n\n## \ud83d\udc64 Who\u2019s it for\n\nThis workflow is perfect for:\n- **Beginners learning Azure + OpenAI integration**\n- **No-code developers** experimenting with image generation\n- **Cloud learners** who want hands-on Blob Storage use cases\n- Anyone who wants to automate storing AI-generated content in the cloud\n\n## \u2699\ufe0f How it works / What it does\n\n1. \ud83d\uddb1\ufe0f Trigger the workflow manually using the `Execute Workflow` node.\n2. \u270f\ufe0f Use the `Edit Fields` node to input:\n - `containerName` (e.g., `demo-images`)\n - `imageIdea` (e.g., \"a robot holding a coffee cup\")\n3. \ud83d\udce6 Create a new Azure Blob container (`Create container`).\n4. \ud83e\udd16 Use an OpenAI-powered **Prompt Generation Agent** to craft the perfect image prompt.\n5. \ud83c\udfa8 Generate an image using OpenAI\u2019s DALL\u00b7E model.\n6. \u2601\ufe0f Upload the generated image to Azure Blob Storage (`Create Blob`).\n7. \ud83d\udcc2 List blobs in the container (`Get many blobs`).\n8. \ud83e\uddf9 Delete any blob as needed (`Delete Blob`).\n9. (Optional) \ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f Remove the entire container (`Delete container`).\n\n## \ud83d\udd27 How to set up\n\n1. **\ud83e\udde0 Set up OpenAI**\n - Create an OpenAI account and get your API key.\n - In n8n, go to **Credentials \u2192 OpenAI** and paste your key.\n\n2. **\ud83e\udea3 Set up Azure Blob Storage**\n - Log in to your Azure Portal.\n - Create a **Storage Account** (e.g., `mystorageaccount`).\n - Go to **Access Keys** tab and copy:\n - **Storage Account Name**\n - **Key1**\n - In n8n, create a new **Azure Blob Storage Credential** using:\n - **Account Name** = your storage account name\n - **Access Key** = key1 value\n\n > \ud83d\udcdd This demo uses **Access Key** authentication. You can also configure Shared Access Signatures (SAS) or OAuth in production setups.\n\n3. **Run the Workflow**\n - Enter your image idea and container name.\n - Click \u201cExecute Workflow\u201d to test it.\n\n## \ud83d\udccb Requirements\n\n| Requirement | Description |\n|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|\n| Azure Storage Account | With container-level read/write access |\n| OpenAI API Key | For image and prompt generation |\n| n8n Version | v1.0+ recommended |\n| Image Credits | OpenAI charges tokens for DALL\u00b7E image creation |\n\n\n## \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f How to customize the workflow\n\n### \ud83e\udde0 Adjust Prompt Generation\nUpdate the **Prompt Agent** to include:\n- Specific style (3D, anime, cyberpunk)\n- Brand elements\n- Multiple language options\n\n### \ud83d\udcc1 Organize by Date/User\nModify the `containerName` to auto-include:\n- Date (e.g., `images-2025-08-20`)\n- Username or session ID\n\n### \ud83d\udce4 Send Image Output\n- Add Slack, Telegram, or Email nodes to deliver the image\n- Create public links using Azure\u2019s blob permissions\n\n### \ud83d\udd01 Cleanup Logic\n- Auto-delete blobs after X days\n- Add versioning or backup logic", "categories": [ { "id": 31, "name": "Content Creation" }, { "id": 51, "name": "Multimodal AI" } ], "totalViews": 421, "createdAt": "2025-08-20T14:20:20.712Z", "workflow": { "id": "IGIdimfXbsBQsxOh", "meta": { "instanceId": "4a2e6764ba7a6bc9890d9225f4b21d570ce88fc9bd57549c89057fcee58fed0f", "templateCredsSetupCompleted": true }, "name": "Beginner\u2019s Tutorial: Manage Azure Storage Account Container & Blob with n8n", "tags": [ { "id": "H6NyYd16Iwa0j4cx", "name": "azure", "createdAt": "2025-08-20T13:18:12.992Z", "updatedAt": "2025-08-20T13:18:12.992Z" } ], "nodes": [ { "id": "e85e1121-c0c5-4205-bde6-f1a9de3f0bd7", "name": "OpenAI Chat Model", "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi", "position": [ 448, 280 ], "parameters": { "model": { "__rl": true, "mode": "list", "value": "gpt-4.1-mini" }, "options": {} }, "credentials": { "openAiApi": { "id": "credential-id", "name": "openAiApi Credential" } }, "typeVersion": 1.2 }, { "id": "b9c2618f-3f0e-487a-b8d7-2664b502e069", "name": "Generate an image", "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi", "position": [ 752, 56 ], "parameters": { "prompt": "={{ $json.output }}", "options": {}, "resource": "image" }, "credentials": { "openAiApi": { "id": "credential-id", "name": "openAiApi Credential" } }, "typeVersion": 1.8 }, { "id": "fd4d4869-27e2-4848-a78e-441f8cdcf11e", "name": "Prompt Generation Agent", "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent", "position": [ 352, 56 ], "parameters": { "text": "=You're prompt generator agent, you will create prompt for the open-ai image generation model with a random topic among:\n- Education\n- Science \n- Sport\n- Economy\n- Health\nOutput the prompt only, nothing else", "options": {}, "promptType": "define" }, "typeVersion": 2.1 }, { "id": "2ce43600-134f-410d-b960-f43ab32f1571", "name": "When clicking \u2018Execute workflow\u2019", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger", "position": [ -320, -92 ], "parameters": {}, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "ca6f581a-0c4c-4259-8c90-95a23c815633", "name": "Edit Fields", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.set", "position": [ -96, -92 ], "parameters": { "options": {}, "assignments": { "assignments": [ { "id": "af3e6c69-fbfe-49f4-9c29-3a68a821c5a6", "name": "container_name", "type": "string", "value": "trungtrandemon8n1" } ] } }, "typeVersion": 3.4 }, { "id": "c28e2f34-43d2-41cd-890f-43d028f2f32f", "name": "Sticky Note", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ -1648, -736 ], "parameters": { "width": 1056, "height": 2512, "content": "# Beginner\u2019s Tutorial: Manage Azure Storage Account Container & Blob with n8n\n[![Watch the video](https://wisestackai.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/Modern+Top+10+Shocking+Moments+Youtube+Thumbnail.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh06fpMkalw)\n> This beginner-friendly n8n workflow shows you how to generate AI images using OpenAI, store them in Azure Blob Storage, and manage blob containers, all with zero code.\n\n## \ud83d\udc64 Who\u2019s it for\n\nThis workflow is perfect for:\n- **Beginners learning Azure + OpenAI integration**\n- **No-code developers** experimenting with image generation\n- **Cloud learners** who want hands-on Blob Storage use cases\n- Anyone who wants to automate storing AI-generated content in the cloud\n\n## \u2699\ufe0f How it works / What it does\n\n1. \ud83d\uddb1\ufe0f Trigger the workflow manually using the `Execute Workflow` node.\n2. \u270f\ufe0f Use the `Edit Fields` node to input:\n - `containerName` (e.g., `demo-images`)\n - `imageIdea` (e.g., \"a robot holding a coffee cup\")\n3. \ud83d\udce6 Create a new Azure Blob container (`Create container`).\n4. \ud83e\udd16 Use an OpenAI-powered **Prompt Generation Agent** to craft the perfect image prompt.\n5. \ud83c\udfa8 Generate an image using OpenAI\u2019s DALL\u00b7E model.\n6. \u2601\ufe0f Upload the generated image to Azure Blob Storage (`Create Blob`).\n7. \ud83d\udcc2 List blobs in the container (`Get many blobs`).\n8. \ud83e\uddf9 Delete any blob as needed (`Delete Blob`).\n9. (Optional) \ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f Remove the entire container (`Delete container`).\n\n## \ud83d\udd27 How to set up\n\n1. **\ud83e\udde0 Set up OpenAI**\n - Create an OpenAI account and get your API key.\n - In n8n, go to **Credentials \u2192 OpenAI** and paste your key.\n\n2. **\ud83e\udea3 Set up Azure Blob Storage**\n - Log in to your Azure Portal.\n - Create a **Storage Account** (e.g., `mystorageaccount`).\n - Go to **Access Keys** tab and copy:\n - **Storage Account Name**\n - **Key1**\n - In n8n, create a new **Azure Blob Storage Credential** using:\n - **Account Name** = your storage account name\n - **Access Key** = key1 value\n\n > \ud83d\udcdd This demo uses **Access Key** authentication. You can also configure Shared Access Signatures (SAS) or OAuth in production setups.\n\n3. **Run the Workflow**\n - Enter your image idea and container name.\n - Click \u201cExecute Workflow\u201d to test it.\n\n## \ud83d\udccb Requirements\n\n| Requirement | Description |\n|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|\n| Azure Storage Account | With container-level read/write access |\n| OpenAI API Key | For image and prompt generation |\n| n8n Version | v1.0+ recommended |\n| Image Credits | OpenAI charges tokens for DALL\u00b7E image creation |\n\n\n## \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f How to customize the workflow\n\n### \ud83e\udde0 Adjust Prompt Generation\nUpdate the **Prompt Agent** to include:\n- Specific style (3D, anime, cyberpunk)\n- Brand elements\n- Multiple language options\n\n### \ud83d\udcc1 Organize by Date/User\nModify the `containerName` to auto-include:\n- Date (e.g., `images-2025-08-20`)\n- Username or session ID\n\n### \ud83d\udce4 Send Image Output\n- Add Slack, Telegram, or Email nodes to deliver the image\n- Create public links using Azure\u2019s blob permissions\n\n### \ud83d\udd01 Cleanup Logic\n- Auto-delete blobs after X days\n- Add versioning or backup logic" }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "8247314b-fa19-4b6e-96d5-f2729451236e", "name": "Sticky Note1", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ -448, -304 ], "parameters": { "width": 352, "content": "### 1. \ud83d\uddb1\ufe0f Trigger the Workflow\n**Node:** `When clicking 'Execute workflow'` \nThis node allows you to manually start the workflow by clicking the \u201cExecute Workflow\u201d button in n8n. Great for testing or interactive usage." }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "09234a75-00ef-4d24-b832-4cbf77a70191", "name": "Sticky Note2", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ -176, 80 ], "parameters": { "height": 256, "content": "### 2. \u270d\ufe0f Input Your Fields\n**Node:** `Edit Fields` \nThis is where you define inputs like:\n- `containerName`: Name of the Azure Blob container\n\nThe input used in the following steps to dynamically name resources and build prompts." }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "51421218-ac6a-4254-9460-57fd393cfaeb", "name": "Sticky Note3", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ 112, 224 ], "parameters": { "height": 192, "content": "### 3. \ud83d\udce6 Create Blob Container\n**Node:** `Create container` \nCreates a new container in your Azure Blob Storage account using the container name you provided. If the container already exists, it will not be duplicated." }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "3275fa4c-e3c8-4cb7-9fbe-5fbc18bc43bc", "name": "Sticky Note4", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ 656, 224 ], "parameters": { "width": 288, "height": 144, "content": "### 5. \ud83c\udfa8 Generate the Image\n**Node:** `Generate an image` \nUses the prompt from the previous step to create an AI-generated image (e.g., via DALL\u00b7E). The result is a direct image file output." }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "72ad0a7b-b85d-4a78-8e19-b00ea74f055a", "name": "Sticky Note5", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ 272, -96 ], "parameters": { "width": 432, "height": 128, "content": "### 4. \ud83e\udd16 Generate AI Prompt\n**Node:** `Prompt Generation Agent` \nUses OpenAI\u2019s Chat Model to generate a detailed and creative image prompt based on your `imageIdea`. This helps get better and more accurate AI images.\n" }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "08afa880-39cc-4aa9-a4c6-60cc4988c86c", "name": "Sticky Note6", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ 880, -144 ], "parameters": { "height": 176, "content": "### 6. \u2601\ufe0f Upload Image to Azure Blob\n**Node:** `Create Blob` \nUploads the generated image to the Azure Blob container you created. The image is now stored in the cloud and ready to use or share.\n" }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "6f22fd69-6469-4ced-b5b9-adfdc7f4cab0", "name": "Sticky Note7", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ 368, -432 ], "parameters": { "width": 272, "content": "### 9. \ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f (Optional) Delete the Container\n**Node:** `Delete container` \nIf needed, you can delete the entire container to clean up your storage environment. Be careful\u2014this deletes all blobs inside." }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "00315b96-ca0b-4c64-b796-54e0eb0f5acb", "name": "Create container", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.azureStorage", "position": [ 128, 56 ], "parameters": { "options": {}, "operation": "create", "requestOptions": {}, "containerCreate": "={{ $json.container_name }}" }, "credentials": { "azureStorageSharedKeyApi": { "id": "credential-id", "name": "azureStorageSharedKeyApi Credential" } }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "2cc5dc43-64e0-406a-98b0-2854143d2cc9", "name": "Get many container", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.azureStorage", "position": [ 128, -240 ], "parameters": { "options": {}, "requestOptions": {} }, "credentials": { "azureStorageSharedKeyApi": { "id": "credential-id", "name": "azureStorageSharedKeyApi Credential" } }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "0cce44bd-54ad-4444-a351-b395af7e7875", "name": "Delete container", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.azureStorage", "position": [ 440, -240 ], "parameters": { "container": { "__rl": true, "mode": "id", "value": "={{ $json.name }}" }, "operation": "delete", "requestOptions": {} }, "credentials": { "azureStorageSharedKeyApi": { "id": "credential-id", "name": "azureStorageSharedKeyApi Credential" } }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "e7fbd4a2-9988-4f2e-8985-4c0691b9ce27", "name": "Delete Blob", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.azureStorage", "position": [ 1424, 56 ], "parameters": { "blob": { "__rl": true, "mode": "id", "value": "={{ $json.name }}" }, "options": {}, "resource": "blob", "container": { "__rl": true, "mode": "id", "value": "={{ $('Edit Fields').item.json.container_name }}" }, "operation": "delete", "requestOptions": {} }, "credentials": { "azureStorageSharedKeyApi": { "id": "credential-id", "name": "azureStorageSharedKeyApi Credential" } }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "0b9b0d80-3932-4592-869f-1b88d275c061", "name": "Create Blob", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.azureStorage", "position": [ 976, 56 ], "parameters": { "options": {}, "resource": "blob", "container": { "__rl": true, "mode": "id", "value": "={{ $('Edit Fields').item.json.container_name }}" }, "operation": "create", "blobCreate": "mydemoblob", "requestOptions": {} }, "credentials": { "azureStorageSharedKeyApi": { "id": "credential-id", "name": "azureStorageSharedKeyApi Credential" } }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "9080e615-b339-40e9-a2be-afec373f19e8", "name": "Get many blobs", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.azureStorage", "position": [ 1200, 56 ], "parameters": { "options": {}, "resource": "blob", "container": { "__rl": true, "mode": "id", "value": "={{ $('Edit Fields').item.json.container_name }}" }, "requestOptions": {} }, "credentials": { "azureStorageSharedKeyApi": { "id": "credential-id", "name": "azureStorageSharedKeyApi Credential" } }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "766a2aad-6a08-4fb2-a24d-f897bdcba105", "name": "Sticky Note8", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ 1136, 224 ], "parameters": { "width": 208, "content": "### 7. \ud83d\udcc2 List All Blobs\n**Node:** `Get many blobs` \nRetrieves all the blobs (files) inside your container so you can review, download, or manage them." }, "typeVersion": 1 }, { "id": "d649dd7f-11c5-4191-ae9b-fdae6581c48a", "name": "Sticky Note9", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ 1360, -128 ], "parameters": { "content": "### 8. \ud83e\uddf9 Delete Specific Blob\n**Node:** `Delete Blob` \nDeletes a specific blob (image) from your container. 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