New RemoveMacAI tool lets Mac users rip out Apple Intelligence and reclaim 12GB+

An open‑source command‑line tool called RemoveMacAI is gaining attention among Mac power users who want to fully disable Apple’s new Apple Intelligence features. The utility targets macOS 27 “Golden Gate” on Apple silicon Macs and removes the on‑device foundation models that power Apple’s AI, while installing a configuration profile that stops the system from downloading them again. According to the developer and early testers, the deleted models typically free up around 12GB of storage, with some users reporting more than 30GB reclaimed depending on their setup.

Under the hood, RemoveMacAI relies on Apple’s own asset delivery mechanisms rather than modifying protected system files, and it offers a revert command that restores the profile and allows models to be fetched again when AI features are re‑enabled. Coverage in security and Mac‑focused outlets, as well as heated Reddit threads, shows a deep split in sentiment: privacy‑conscious users welcome a way to truly opt out of Apple Intelligence, while others warn about the risks of running powerful scripts from the internet just to recover disk space. The debate highlights how quickly on‑device AI has become a default assumption in consumer operating systems—and how little control some users feel they have over it.