Pared is an open-source tool that allows Apple Silicon Mac users to selectively disable unwanted Apple Intelligence features and remove their associated models while keeping System Integrity Protection (SIP) enabled. It offers a native app, terminal wizard, and Nix/Home Manager integration for fine-grained control over which AI features remain active.
Background
Apple Intelligence was introduced with iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia on Apple Silicon Macs, bundling on-device AI models that consume significant disk space. Some users have raised privacy and storage concerns, leading to interest in tools that allow selective disabling of these features.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Oct 7, 2026 at 02:27 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10