The community‑built tool called RemoveMacAI can disable Apple Intelligence on macOS and delete the AI model files that remain on the drive. Apple removed the single Settings toggle for turning off the feature in macOS 27, leaving the models—about 12 GB in size—on the system even when the UI switches are off. RemoveMacAI runs a series of commands that turn off Siri, Writing Tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, the ChatGPT extension and summary features, then erases the models and blocks them from being re‑downloaded.
How the tool works
The developer posted on Reddit that the script finds roughly a dozen hidden settings, many under Screen Time, and disables them. It also includes a “removemacai revert” command to restore the features and allow the models to download again, and a “removemacai status” command that reports the size of each model on the Mac. The developer says the changes survive macOS updates, while Dictation continues to work.
What users are seeing
One reviewer measured Apple Intelligence listed as 35.05 GB in the Storage view on a MacBook Air, suggesting the actual footprint can be larger than the developer’s estimate. The tool’s status command can show the precise size of each component, helping users verify how much space they regain.
Why it matters
For Mac owners who need extra disk space, RemoveMacAI offers a quick way to delete the hidden AI files that Apple no longer lets users disable through the UI. It also gives users control over whether those models stay on their machines, which can matter for privacy‑conscious individuals. However, the exact amount of space freed may vary, and the tool’s long‑term compatibility with future macOS updates remains untested.
