Format Indy Comments is a free Chrome add-on developed by rinseandrepeat. It falls under the category of browsers and specifically the subcategory of add-ons & tools. This handy program aims to address the formatting issues faced by The Independent's website when it comes to article comments.

The Independent has been experiencing problems with the formatting of comments, which often contain HTML special characters that render them unreadable. Format Indy Comments steps in as a small web extension that converts these garbled comments back into human-readable text. This temporary solution aims to provide users with a seamless reading experience until the formatting issue is resolved by The Independent.

With Format Indy Comments, users can easily navigate through comments without being hindered by the presence of unintelligible characters. This Chrome add-on offers a practical and user-friendly solution for those who rely on The Independent's comment section for engaging discussions and insights.