taskrunner

noun
UK /ˈtɑːskˌrʌn.ər/
US /ˈtæskˌrʌn.ər/

A taskrunner is a computer helper that does small jobs for you automatically.

The taskrunner builds the website every time someone saves a file.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who runs or manages a set of tasks.

She is the taskrunner for the whole project team.

3. A program that starts other programs in a set order.

The taskrunner opened all the apps I need each morning.

4. A tool that repeats chores on a computer without help.

Our taskrunner cleans up old files every night.