GoKawiilOpen-source tool disables Apple Intelligence on macOS 27, freeing storage
Developer Om Lahore released RemoveMacAI on GitHub, allowing users to turn off Apple Intelligence features and delete associated models on macOS 27. The tool disables services like Siri, Mail summaries, and image generation models, which can reclaim over 12GB of storage space. However, it also disables several functionalities tied to on-device AI features, affecting apps like Safari, Notes, and Calendar.
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This development highlights how AI features are increasingly consuming significant storage on Macs, prompting users to consider trade-offs between functionality and space. It also underscores the growing demand for tools that give users more control over pre-installed AI services, which could influence future privacy and customization options from Apple.
- RemoveMacAI can free over 12GB of storage by disabling Apple Intelligence.
- Disabling these features affects Siri, Mail summaries, and image generation tools.
- Users should weigh the storage benefits against the loss of AI-powered functionalities.
Source: 9to5mac.com — Marcus Mendes, 2026-10-05
Published there as: “This tool frees up Apple Intelligence storage on macOS, but think twice before using it”
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