Prerequisites for Pixel AI
Baseline System Requirements
Ensure your environment meets these standards before starting the installation.
Node.js
v18.x or higher (LTS)
MongoDB
v6.0+ for Database
Redis
Required for BullMQ
Package Manager
NPM 8+ / Yarn 1.22+
Redis Setup
For Windows and macOS setup, create an Upstash account, setup a server, and use it for your configuration.
Create or login to your Upstash account.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install redis-server
sudo systemctl start redis-server
redis-cli ping
After running all the steps, if you get the result PONG, it means Redis was set up successfully.
Mandatory API Keys
System Requirements & Prerequisites
Payment Gateways
- Stripe: Seamless subscription management with global payment support, including recurring billing, real-time webhooks, and multi-currency transactions.
- Razorpay: India-focused payment gateway with easy integration, supporting local payment methods like UPI, cards, net banking, and wallets.
- PayPal: Trusted worldwide platform for secure international transactions, supporting multi-currency payments and seamless cross-border transfers.
Social & Email
- Facebook and Instagram: Facebook Developer App credentials.
- Telegram: BotFather for bot setup and API access.
- SMTP Server: SendGrid for reliable email delivery and alerts.
First, create the account, and then complete the setup.
Facebook Developer Account: https://developers.facebook.com/
Telegram Botfather: https://t.me/botfather
What's Next?
Let's get started — your journey with Pixel AI begins here!