CI & fixtures · Ideogram v2

CI fixtures without live Ideogram v2 calls

Pull requests that regenerate images are pull requests that bill Ideogram v2 twice. Verification pipelines should not inherit creative habits from demos.

Where image API costs go off the rails

Weekend prototypes become production habits

The Ideogram v2 call you pasted into a demo stays forever—and keeps billing.

Error handling re-generates

Naïve retries after timeouts double Ideogram v2 spend without improving UX.

Multi-model routing multiplies keys

Falling back across hosts still bills; it rarely asks whether stock would do.

You need a cheap default path

Epochal-style flat stock is the default; Ideogram v2 is the exception for unique finals.

Scenario: CI & fixtures with Ideogram v2

Playwright suites that navigate marketing pages should load cached stock heroes, not request Ideogram v2 mid-test. Download fixtures once from Epochal and keep generation out of the pipeline.

The fix: Epochal Stock at $50 USD/month (no per-image fee)

When the image does not need a unique Ideogram v2 synthesis, use Epochal Stock Developer Image API: a single plan at $50 USD/month with no free tier and no per-image fee. You get full catalog access, 30 requests/minute per account (all keys share the bucket), and unlimited original downloads with one concurrent transfer. Authenticate server-side only with a Bearer key—never expose secrets in browser JavaScript. Keep Ideogram v2 for finals that must be generative; let Epochal cover prototypes, fixtures, and placeholders.

  • Price: $50 USD/month — single plan
  • Per-image billing: none
  • Rate limit: 30 requests/minute per account
  • Downloads: unlimited originals, one concurrent transfer
  • Best for: tests, prototypes, and placeholders instead of another Ideogram v2 generation
curl -sS "https://epochalstock.com/api/v1/images?tags=workspace,startup&limit=12" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EPOCHAL_API_KEY"

Keys stay on your server. Never pass ?api_key= or ship secrets to the browser.

Get the Epochal developer API See pricing details

Stock examples for CI & fixtures

Pulled server-side from Epochal tags: server, technology, marketing. Previews are cached; API keys never hit the browser.

Energy Consultant With Thermal Imaging Camera in Neon-Lit Setting — stock example for CI & fixtures for Ideogram v2
Energy Consultant With Thermal Imaging Camera in Neon-Lit Setting
Child Using Laptop at Home With Packed Bags and Flowers — stock example for CI & fixtures for Ideogram v2
Child Using Laptop at Home With Packed Bags and Flowers
Sustainability Team at Workshop Repairing Electronics With Smiles — stock example for CI & fixtures for Ideogram v2
Sustainability Team at Workshop Repairing Electronics With Smiles
Sustainability Team Working Together in a Workshop — stock example for CI & fixtures for Ideogram v2
Sustainability Team Working Together in a Workshop
Grandmother Training With a Tablet in a Gym Setting — stock example for CI & fixtures for Ideogram v2
Grandmother Training With a Tablet in a Gym Setting
Young Female Electrician Working on Air Conditioning Unit Outside — stock example for CI & fixtures for Ideogram v2
Young Female Electrician Working on Air Conditioning Unit Outside

FAQ

Can Epochal fully replace Ideogram v2 for this use case?

For non-unique needs, yes in practice. Keep Ideogram v2 when the asset must be uniquely generated for brand or campaign finals.

What does Epochal cost?

One plan: $50 USD/month, no free tier, no per-image fee. Catalog access with 30 requests/minute per account.

Are downloads limited?

Original downloads are unlimited with one concurrent transfer per account. API requests share a 30/minute account bucket.

Is it OK to call Ideogram v2 in a scheduled weekly job?

Only if you truly need generative regression coverage. Daily PR pipelines should use stock fixtures instead.

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