RemoveMacAI tool deletes Apple Intelligence models from Macs
By Automate Basics, written with AI from The Verge's original
RemoveMacAI is a new open source command line tool that turns off Apple Intelligence features, deletes their models and blocks the models from downloading again. The Verge reports that it could help Mac users reclaim storage space.
What changed
The Verge reports that RemoveMacAI can switch off Apple Intelligence features and remove the models stored on a Mac. The tool’s developer says it also prevents macOS from downloading those models again. The features it turns off include Siri, Writing Tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, the ChatGPT extension and summaries.
According to The Verge, macOS 27 no longer has the single Settings toggle that previously disabled Apple Intelligence. Its features are now spread across different settings, while the models remain on the computer even if the features are turned off. The developer estimates those models use about 12 GB of storage, though the amount may vary by Mac.
Who can use RemoveMacAI?
RemoveMacAI is aimed at Mac users who want to turn off Apple Intelligence and recover the space its models occupy. For someone using a work Mac, the trade-off is that the tool disables several AI features at once, including Writing Tools and summaries. The developer says Dictation continues to work, but The Verge does not report an independent check of that claim.
The Verge describes RemoveMacAI as an open source command line tool. Its report does not specify a price, paid plans, where to obtain it or which macOS versions the developer supports. Anyone considering it for a work-managed Mac should check their organization’s rules before changing system features or removing stored models.
How do I try RemoveMacAI at work?
A storage check is a sensible first step before deciding whether to use RemoveMacAI on a work Mac. The Verge says the tool’s removemacai status command shows the size of individual AI models. Compare that information with the AI features you rely on: saving space may not be worthwhile if your work depends on Writing Tools, summaries or Siri.
If you decide to use the tool, check afterward whether the features you intended to disable are off and whether you can still use Dictation if you need it. The developer says a removemacai revert command can turn the features back on and permit the models to download again. The developer also claims the changes survive macOS updates; The Verge does not establish that they always will.
Frequently asked questions
Will RemoveMacAI free up 12 GB on every Mac?
No fixed saving is established. The developer estimates that Apple’s AI models take about 12 GB, but The Verge notes that the amount can differ between Macs. Its report says the tool’s removemacai status command can show the size of individual models on your computer.
Can I restore Apple Intelligence after using RemoveMacAI?
The developer says the removemacai revert command turns the disabled features back on and allows their models to download again. The Verge reports that claim but does not describe testing the restoration process. Check which work features you need before removing the models.
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Source: An open-source tool lets you delete 12GB of Apple Intelligence data on macOS, The Verge, 5 Oct 2026.