[BUG] TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'split') in renderToolResultMessage
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
When using Claude Code, the CLI crashes with a TypeError in the renderToolResultMessage function. The error occurs during tool result rendering.
The command fails with:
TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'split')
at Object.GZ2 [as renderToolResultMessage]
What Should Happen?
Tool results should render without crashing.
Error Messages/Logs
ERROR Cannot read properties of null (reading 'split')
file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:1641:1217
- Object.GZ2 (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:1641:1217)
- mb2 (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:2621:3861)
- d7 (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:574:20757)
- xZ (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:574:39150)
- Gd (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:574:49766)
- mk (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:574:86041)
- Ps (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:574:85015)
- Kd (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:574:84840)
- Id (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:574:81635)
- J0 (file:///usr/lib/node_modules/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/cli.js:574:6273)
Steps to Reproduce
1- Open claude code using claude command
2- start resume a chat via /resume command
3- CRASH!
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
2.1.117
Claude Code Version
2.1.118
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Ubuntu/Debian Linux
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
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