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charset

Review the HTML delivered to browsers for a correct UTF-8 character encoding declaration. Find missing or misplaced charset tags in templates and rendered pages, then position the declaration early to help prevent garbled multilingual text.

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Use when reviewing templates, rendered HTML, or shared components related to Declare UTF-8 character encoding. Validate the final browser-facing markup, not just the source framework abstraction.

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Good for

  • Investigating garbled Japanese or special characters
  • Checking character encoding declarations before release
  • Reviewing HTML output from shared templates
  • Inspecting server-rendered pages

Overview

What it does

This skill checks whether HTML declares UTF-8 character encoding and fixes missing or misplaced declarations. UTF-8 is an encoding used for multilingual text and special characters. It checks that <meta charset="UTF-8"> appears near the beginning of <head> and within the document’s first 1024 bytes. If the declaration is missing, it adds it as the first meta tag in <head>.

When it helps

Use it to investigate pages with garbled Japanese text or symbols, or to check a multilingual site before publication. It also helps confirm that encoding declarations are output correctly after changes to templates or shared components. For server-generated HTML, the review identifies the specific elements or page routes with problems.

Example requests

  • “Check the UTF-8 declaration and its position in this page’s HTML.”
  • “Review the shared templates and fix pages that lack a charset declaration.”

Notes

Check the final HTML delivered to the browser. A declaration in framework settings or a source template is not enough: verify its position and content in the actual output.

This overview was written by AI (OpenAI Codex) from the public SKILL.md. Check the original below for the exact behavior.

Objective evaluation

AI rated this skill on four points using only the contents of its SKILL.md. Stars and popularity are not taken into account.

Clear instructionsIs it clear when to use it and what it does?
AGoodThe material clearly specifies checking and fixing UTF-8 declarations in templates and final HTML.
Concrete stepsAre steps, inputs, outputs, and examples spelled out?
AGoodThe instructions place the UTF-8 declaration as the first meta tag in head and within the first 1024 bytes.
SafetyAre sending data, deleting files, and running commands disclosed?
AGoodThe fix adds an encoding declaration; the instructions contain no external transmission, deletion, or credential access.
Easy setupDoes it need few tools or API keys, and are they documented?
AGoodThe work involves inspecting HTML and adding a meta tag, with no additional tools or API keys specified.

The total counts each point as A = 25, B = 15, C = 5. Rated by AI (OpenAI Codex) as of Oct 23, 2026. Treat it as a guide and read the original before installing.

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SKILL.md (original)

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Declare UTF-8 character encoding

Missing or incorrect charset causes mojibake (garbled text), broken special characters, and security vulnerabilities from character encoding attacks.

Quick Reference

  • Add <meta charset="UTF-8"> as the first element in <head>
  • Must appear within the first 1024 bytes of the document
  • UTF-8 supports all languages and special characters

Check

Verify that this HTML document declares UTF-8 character encoding in the head section and that it's positioned early in the document.

Fix

Add <meta charset="UTF-8"> as the first meta tag in the head section of the HTML document.

Explain

Explain why UTF-8 character encoding is essential for international content support and preventing character display issues.

Code Review

Review templates, server-rendered HTML, and shared components that output markup related to Declare UTF-8 character encoding. Flag exact elements, attributes, and routes where the rendered HTML violates the rule.


For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance, see references/rule.md.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/rules/html/charset

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