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A macOS debloating app and CLI that turns off Apple Intelligence, analytics, ads and pop-ups, with every change reversible.

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What is it?

RemoveMacAI is a native macOS app and command-line tool for removing unwanted system features on Apple silicon Macs. It can turn off Apple Intelligence and delete its downloaded models, stop Mac analytics and personalized ads, quiet pop-ups, and disable background updaters installed by other apps. It also reports and cleans up disk space taken by old installers, aerial wallpaper videos, Xcode data, app caches and Time Machine local snapshots.

Before any change is applied, the app or CLI shows what will happen. Changes to per-user settings are recorded with their previous values in a journal, so undo restores exactly what was there. Locked settings are delivered through a configuration profile that the user approves in System Settings, and removing that profile reverses them. Two presets, Recommended and Maximum privacy, provide a starting point.

The tool does not modify files under /System or turn off System Integrity Protection. It states that it makes no network requests and collects no data. Its MDM export command produces a configuration profile for deployment with tools such as Jamf, Kandji or Intune.

Key features

  • 01Turns off Apple Intelligence features and deletes their models so they are not downloaded again.
  • 02Disables Mac analytics, personalized ads, Spotlight internet results and other privacy-related settings.
  • 03Shows every change for review before applying, and undoes changes from a journal.
  • 04Offers a native app and a CLI that share the same undo history.
  • 05Frees disk space by moving old installers, caches and unused Xcode data to the Trash.
  • 06Exports a configuration profile for MDM deployment.

Use cases

  • Freeing up storage on a Mac by removing Apple Intelligence models and old installers.
  • Turning off analytics, ads and pop-ups on a personal Mac without changing system files.
  • Rolling out a consistent privacy baseline across a fleet of Macs through an MDM.
  • Keeping Apple Intelligence off while leaving selected features such as Writing Tools enabled.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install the command line with Homebrew

    brew install omlahore/tap/removemacai
  2. 2

    Check the state of Apple Intelligence before changing anything

    removemacai status
  3. 3

    Download RemoveMacAI.zip from the latest GitHub release, unzip it and drag the app to Applications

Things to know

  • Requires a Mac with Apple silicon.
  • Not supported on macOS 15.0 and earlier.
  • The app is not notarized, so macOS asks you to approve it in Privacy & Security before first use.
  • It cannot delete Apple's built-in apps or fully disable Apple's background services while System Integrity Protection is on.

Topics

#macos#privacy#debloat#apple-intelligence#swift#cli#disk-cleanup#mdm#macos-27#siri

FAQ

What is RemoveMacAI?
A macOS debloating app and CLI that turns off Apple Intelligence, analytics, ads and pop-ups, with every change reversible. RemoveMacAI is a native macOS app and command-line tool for removing unwanted system features on Apple silicon Macs. It can turn off Apple Intelligence and delete its downloaded models, stop Mac analytics and personalized ads, quiet pop-ups, and disable background updaters installed by other apps. It also reports and cleans up disk space taken by old installers, aerial wallpaper videos, Xcode data, app caches and Time Machine local snapshots.
Is RemoveMacAI free to use? What license does it have?
RemoveMacAI is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is RemoveMacAI still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to RemoveMacAI was on Oct 21, 2026.
What can I use RemoveMacAI for?
Freeing up storage on a Mac by removing Apple Intelligence models and old installers. Turning off analytics, ads and pop-ups on a personal Mac without changing system files. Rolling out a consistent privacy baseline across a fleet of Macs through an MDM. Keeping Apple Intelligence off while leaving selected features such as Writing Tools enabled.
How do I install RemoveMacAI?
Install the command line with Homebrew: brew install omlahore/tap/removemacai Check the state of Apple Intelligence before changing anything: removemacai status Download RemoveMacAI.zip from the latest GitHub release, unzip it and drag the app to Applications
Where can I get RemoveMacAI?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/omlahore/RemoveMacAI

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