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RemoveMacAI
One-command open-source tool that turns off Apple Intelligence on macOS 27, deletes its ~12GB of on-device models, and blocks re-download — fully reversible.
Why it matters
macOS 27 removed the master Apple Intelligence switch while its models still eat 12GB+ of disk; this gives the space back in one command without disabling SIP.
What you could build with it
An indie developer could wrap RemoveMacAI's model-inventory logic into a menu-bar utility that audits on-device AI models across a fleet of Macs and reports reclaimed storage, giving IT teams a simple way to enforce no-AI policies on company laptops.
Does it hold up?
Strong early signal: 1,514 GitHub stars and an HN thread (367 points, 226 comments, Oct 5) full of firsthand reports of 12-14GB reclaimed. The curl-pipe installer drew trust questions, but dry-run, checksum verification, and a revert command address them.
Built with RemoveMacAI
- Cult of Mac: New tool removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27Cult of Mac · Hands-on walkthrough of installing via Homebrew, approving the configuration profile in System Settings, and reclaiming disk space.
- Help Net Security: RemoveMacAI turns off Apple Intelligence on macOS 27Help Net Security · Security-focused breakdown of how the tool uses Apple's own restriction keys and asset service while leaving System Integrity Protection enabled.
- AppleInsider forums: users compare reclaimed storageAppleInsider forums · Mac owners sharing actual reclaimed-storage figures and debating Apple's removal of the master off switch.
Learn more
First spotted on github: source.
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