# av-orphan Command Guide ### NAME av-orphan - Orphan branches that are managed by `av` ### SYNOPSIS ```synopsis av orphan ``` ### DESCRIPTION `av orphan` is a command to orphan branches that are managed by `av`. This is an opposite command to `av adopt`. When you run this command, the current and child branches are no longer managed by `av`. The branches are still kept in the repository, but `av` will not keep track of them. ### SEE ALSO `av-adopt`(1) for adopting a new branch. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.aviator.co/aviator-cli/manpages/av-orphan-1.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.