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 `--initialize` creates the a structure within the storage directory and initializes the LMDB database. It is safe to use this even if such a database exists -- the database is not wiped. After initialization, _recorder_ exits.
 
-`--label` specifies a label (default: "Recorder") to be shown in the websocket live map.
+`--label` specifies a label (default: "Recorder") to be shown in the WebSocket live map.
 
 `--http-host` and `--http-port` define the listen address and port number for the API. If `--http-port` is 0, the Web server is disabled.