Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27
Summary
A new tool called RemoveMacAI lets Mac users quickly turn off Apple Intelligence features in the latest macOS 27 Golden Gate. This tool frees up to 12GB or more of disk space by removing AI models and prevents them from being downloaded again, while allowing users to reverse the changes if needed.Key Facts
- macOS 27 Golden Gate does not have a simple switch to turn off Apple Intelligence.
- Apple Intelligence AI models can use over 12GB, sometimes over 30GB, of storage space.
- RemoveMacAI is a free, open-source command-line tool created by developer Om Lahore on GitHub.
- The tool disables features like Siri, Writing Tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, and the ChatGPT extension.
- It removes AI models and stops them from downloading again but leaves Dictation working.
- RemoveMacAI uses a configuration profile approved by the user, keeping important system protections intact.
- The disabling process can be reversed to restore Apple Intelligence features and data.
- The tool has gained positive attention and 1,700 stars on GitHub, showing interest among users who want more control.
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