Open-source tool RemoveMacAI deletes Apple Intelligence data on macOS
A new open-source command-line tool called RemoveMacAI allows users to delete up to 12GB of AI-related data from their Macs. The tool disables various Apple Intelligence features, including Siri, Writing Tools, Genmoji, and Image Playground, while also removing the associated AI models and preventing them from being re-downloaded in future macOS updates. Developed as a response to changes in macOS 27 that removed an all-in-one toggle for disabling these AI functions, RemoveMacAI consolidates what was once a fragmented process into one streamlined command. The tool reportedly persists across system updates and includes a 'revert' function should users wish to re-enable the features later. Some users have reported higher storage usage from Apple Intelligence models—upwards of 35GB on certain devices—and RemoveMacAI also provides a status check feature that details individual model sizes.
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