An open-source command-line tool called RemoveMacAI is helping some Mac users reclaim storage by disabling Apple Intelligence and removing its downloaded model files on macOS 27. Multiple outlets report that the tool can free up around 10–12GB, depending on which Apple Intelligence components are present.
The context is that macOS 27 removes a general Settings toggle for Apple Intelligence, and simply turning off individual features does not necessarily delete the already-downloaded models. According to reports, RemoveMacAI uses a configuration profile approach to switch off Apple’s asset management service and remove the models, while avoiding changes that would bypass or undermine System Integrity Protection. It also includes a mechanism intended to prevent the models from being re-downloaded immediately.
Coverage also notes the trade-offs and limitations. Users who remove the models lose Apple Intelligence-related capabilities, including Siri-adjacent features and several writing, image, and prediction tools, though dictation may still work. Sources also flag potential future compatibility issues, such as deprecated configuration-profile keys referenced by the tool. Overall reporting describes growing interest on developer platforms, alongside warnings that use is at the user’s own risk.
