As an experienced senior web developer, I have delved into a wide range of programming languages including Python, which aligns perfectly with your project needs. Having worked with various platforms and frameworks, I am well-versed in crafting interactive UIs and managing complex data structures. Hence, providing you with a highly functional and intuitive character card browser and editor wouldn't be a challenge.
The full character card V2 spec that you've linked to is comprehensive and the example of a web-based character card V2 creator is insightful. Utilizing this understanding, I can guarantee the accurate extraction and integration of JSON character information with the PNG metadata. Moreover, my inclination towards clean codes ensures that your project will be well-structured and easy to build upon in the future.
In addition to my technical skills, I value effective communication for a successful collaboration. So, I'll always keep you updated on the progress of the project while welcoming any suggestions or changes you may have. With my extensive web-developing experience, devotion to perfection, and eagerness to deliver quality work, I believe I would be an excellent fit for your project of creating a platform-independent Python tool for browsing and editing AI character cards.