Tines offers two primary types of resources, each suited for different needs:
Text resources
Text resources are the simplest form; they're good for storing simple string values. They're perfect for:
Configuration values like API endpoints
Email addresses
Simple counters or flags
Single values that need to be referenced frequently
Text resources are great for things like notification recipients that might change over time. Instead of updating every story when a team member changes roles, you can just update the resource once.
JSON resources
JSON resources store structured data in JSON format. They're ideal for:
Complex configuration settings
Lists of values
Nested data structures
Multiple related values that should be managed together
JSON resources are incredibly versatile. Many teams use a single JSON resource to store all the configuration for a multi-step security alert enrichment process: endpoints, headers, team assignments, and severity thresholds all in one place. When they need to update the process, they just update that one resource!