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TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'postMessage')

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Description

## Error

```
Cannot read properties of null (reading 'postMessage')
```

## Stack trace

```
/card/card-injection.js:1
/card/card-injection.js:1 in f.get-new-images-list
/card/card-injection.js:1
/card/card-injection.js:1
../node_modules/@sentry/browser/src/helpers.ts:117 in sentryWrapped
```

## Tracking Details
- **Project**: exercism-js
- **Sentry**: [TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'postMessage')](https://thalamus-ai.sentry.io/issues/146894871/)
- **Culprit**: ?(card/card-injection)
- **First seen:** Sep 14, 2026

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Research direction

Start with /card/card-injection.js and the linked Sentry issue, then trace the get-new-images-list path to identify why the postMessage receiver is null. Reproduce or inspect the reported error and confirm that the TypeError no longer occurs in the affected card flow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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