Change the default encoding of the website, modify the encoding for garbled web pages, and convert to UTF-8 encoding

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Character Set Repairer Extension

This is a browser plugin designed to solve the problem of character encoding on web pages. Its main functions include:
Change website default encoding:
Allow users to manually select character encodings that are suitable for specific websites.
May provide a list of common encoding options, such as UTF-8, ISO-8859-1, GBK, etc.
Fix garbled web pages:
Automatically detect and correct web pages displaying garbled text.
Heuristic algorithms or predefined rules may be used to identify and fix coding issues.
Convert to UTF-8 encoding:
Convert non UTF-8 encoded web content to UTF-8.
Ensure consistent display across platforms and devices.
Possible additional features (based on common features of similar tools):
Save user preferred encoding settings.
Create custom coding rules for specific websites.
Provide a shortcut for quickly switching codes.
Display the encoding information used by the current webpage.
This plugin aims to improve the user browsing experience, especially when accessing websites that use non-standard or outdated encoding. However, we should note that automatic encoding detection and conversion are not always 100% accurate and may require manual adjustment by users in some complex situations.
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Source Manifest.json

{"action":{"default_icon":{"19":"i\\/19.png","38":"i\\/38.png"},"default_popup":"popup.html","default_title":"__MSG_app_name__"},"background":{"service_worker":"worker.js"},"default_locale":"zh_CN","description":"__MSG_app_description__","homepage_url":"https:\\/\\/github.com\\/ieful\\/chrome-charset","host_permissions":["","file:\\/\\/*"],"icons":{"128":"i\\/128.png","16":"i\\/16.png","19":"i\\/19.png","32":"i\\/32.png","38":"i\\/38.png","64":"i\\/64.png"},"incognito":"split","manifest_version":3,"name":"__MSG_app_name__","offline_enabled":true,"options_ui":{"open_in_tab":false,"page":"option.html"},"permissions":["contextMenus","tabs","declarativeNetRequest","declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess","storage","scripting","activeTab"],"update_url":"https:\\/\\/clients2.google.com\\/service\\/update2\\/crx","version":"1.6.1","author":"bian_ma001"}
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How to download and manually install Character Set Repairer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Character Set Repairer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Character Set Repairer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Character Set Repairer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Character Set Repairer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Character Set Repairer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Character Set Repairer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Character Set Repairer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Character Set Repairer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Character Set Repairer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Character Set Repairer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Character Set Repairer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Character Set Repairer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Character Set Repairer extension file

Select and download the Character Set Repairer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Character Set Repairer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Character Set Repairer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Character Set Repairer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Character Set Repairer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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