TidyMacApple Intelligence models are installed as part of macOS. One writer measured about 18 GB of model folders on their Mac. On macOS 27 they live in the protected system and Apple documents no way to remove them. Turning Apple Intelligence features off doesn’t delete the models.
The five questions
The system itself, including Apple Intelligence models.
On macOS 27 Apple Intelligence models are part of the system. One writer measured about 18 GB of model folders on their Mac.
No. This part is protected, and Apple documents no way to remove it.
How big it gets: Roughly 7–18 GB, counted inside “macOS” rather than your own files.
Turning features off
macOS 27 removed the single Apple Intelligence switch. The settings are spread across System Settings, Screen Time, Mail, Messages and Journal. Our guide walks through all eleven: turn off Apple Intelligence on macOS 27.
Do it yourself
Nothing to do here. Turning Apple Intelligence features off does not remove the models.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to delete macos and apple intelligence on a Mac?
No. This part is protected, and Apple documents no way to remove it.
Why are my macos and apple intelligence so big?
On macOS 27 Apple Intelligence models are part of the system. One writer measured about 18 GB of model folders on their Mac.
How do I clean macos and apple intelligence manually?
Nothing to do here. Turning Apple Intelligence features off does not remove the models.