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# 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.


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