bootscript

noun
UK /ˈbuːt.skrɪpt/
US /ˈbuːt.skrɪpt/

A small set of instructions a computer follows when it first turns on.

The computer read the bootscript and started up in a few seconds.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A script that runs automatically when a program or system starts.

The server runs a bootscript to launch its services.

3. A file containing commands executed during the boot process of an operating system.

He edited the bootscript to mount the network drive automatically.

4. A sequence of setup commands used to prepare an environment before the main application loads.

The container's bootscript installs dependencies before the app starts.