diff --git a/variables.conf.template b/variables.conf.template
index 4d53baa..4400e79 100644
--- a/variables.conf.template
+++ b/variables.conf.template
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
 # Copy this file as variables.conf, with the correct values
 
 sync_directory=/home/$(whoami)/.sync