# Static Resource

A static resource is one that is pre-existing and can be referenced in templates. For example, it could be an already created cluster or an existing shared Databricks instance.

## Create a Static Resource

1. In a project, select **Environments > Static Resources**  
2. Select **New Static Resource**  
3. Enter a name for the resource. Optionally, type a description  
4. Click **Create**

The template is created and the configuration page displays.

1. Select **Input Variables** and click **Add Variable**  
2. Enter a name for the variable. Optionally, type a description  
3. Select the types for this variable. See below for more details about values and types  
4. Select **Save** to save the template. Click **Cancel** to close the configuration and go back to the template list

## Variable Values and Types

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Name | The name of the variable. |
| Description | A brief description of the variable. |
| Value | The variable value. This could be |
| Value Type | The type of value. |
| \\-- HCL | Hashicorp configuration language. |
| \\-- JSON | JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a lightweight data-interchange format. |
| \\-- [Expressions](https://docs.rafay.co/env_manager/config_parameters/expressions/) | Expressions are valid units of code that resolve to a value. |
| \\-- Text | Text value. |
| Sensitive | Does not display the value in the UI. |