diff --git a/app/terraform/__init__.py b/app/terraform/__init__.py
index c696137..18ccc9a 100644
--- a/app/terraform/__init__.py
+++ b/app/terraform/__init__.py
@@ -5,7 +5,10 @@ from app import app
 
 
 class BaseAutomation:
-    short_name = None
+    short_name: str = "base"
+    description: str = "Abstract base automation."
+    frequency: int
+
     """
     The short name of the automation provider. This is used as an opaque token throughout
     the portal system.