---
title: "Graph Instance"
description: "Graph Instance"
language: "en"
canonical: "https://g6.antv.antgroup.com/en/api/graph/"
version: "5.1.1"
---

[Resource index](/llms.txt)

## API Reference

### Graph.destroy()

Destroy the current graph instance and release all resources related to it.

⚠️ **Note**: After destruction, no operations can be performed. If you need to use it again, you must create a new graph instance.

```typescript
destroy(): void;
```

**Usage Scenarios**:

- When the user closes the chart or switches to another view, this method can be called to release resources.
- When needing to recreate a graph instance, ensure the old instance is destroyed first to avoid memory leaks.