self-running software

noun

UK /ˌselfˈrʌnɪŋ ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˌselfˈrʌnɪŋ ˈsɔːftwer/

Software that starts and works on its own without a person making it go.

The self-running software cleaned up the computer files while everyone was asleep.

SYNONYMS

automatic software auto-start program self-operating software standalone software

RELATED WORDS

automation background process scheduler daemon

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software that keeps working without needing someone to watch it.

The self-running software backed up the photos every night.

3. A program that launches itself when the computer turns on.

The self-running software opened the weather page right after startup.

4. Software that fixes small problems by itself.

The self-running software restarted the printer when it got stuck.