Charset is a free Chrome add-on developed by jinliming2. It addresses the issue of garbled characters on websites that are incorrectly configured. Since Chrome version 55, the ability to manually set webpage encoding was removed, causing difficulties in displaying certain websites correctly. Charset aims to solve this problem by allowing users to modify the default encoding for websites.

With Charset, users can set the webpage encoding according to their preference, ensuring that websites are displayed accurately and without any garbled characters. The add-on offers a range of features, including prioritized matching based on request type, support for file:// protocol local files, and a context menu for easy access.

Overall, Charset provides a useful solution for users who frequently encounter websites with incorrect encoding. It is easy to use and effectively resolves the issue of garbled characters on websites.