'script-driven' originates from the combination of 'script' and 'driven', where 'script' refers to a written text or code, and 'driven' implies being controlled or propelled by something.

The term 'script-driven' evolved from the increasing use of scripts in computing to automate tasks, leading to the modern usage in technology.

Initially, it referred to any process controlled by a written script, but now it is predominantly used in the context of computer programming and automation.