Remove Siri from status menu
Overview
This script improves your privacy on macOS.
These changes use Mac system commands to update your settings.
https://derflounder.wordpress.com/2016/09/20/blocking-siri-on-macos-sierra/
This script uses Bash (Shell script) scripting language.
This script is only recommended if you understand its implications. Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.
Implementation Details
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Language: bash
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Required Privileges: Administrative (sudo) access
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Compatibility: macOS only
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Reversibility: Can be undone using provided revert script
Explore Categories
- Remove Siri from user interface
- Configure Siri
- Configure OS
This action belongs to Remove Siri from user interface category. This category configures macOS using 2 scripts. The category includes 2 subscripts. Read more on category page ▶
This action belongs to Configure Siri category. This category configures macOS using 7 scripts. These scripts are organized in 2 categories. The category includes 1 subscripts and 2 subcategories that include more scripts and categories. Read more on category page ▶
This action belongs to Configure OS category. This category configures macOS using 16 scripts. These scripts are organized in 4 categories. The category includes 7 subscripts and 2 subcategories that include more scripts and categories. Read more on category page ▶
Apply now
Choose one of three ways to apply:
- Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
- Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
- Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.
Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.
You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.
privacy.sexy instructions
- Open or download the desktop application
- Search for the script name:
Remove Siri from status menu
. - Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
- Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.
Alternative 2. Download
This script is irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied. Exercise caution before running, restoring it may not be possible.
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Download the script file by clicking on the button below:
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Run the script file by clicking on it.
Download revert script
This file restores your system to its original state, before this script is applied.
Alternative 3. Copy
This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.
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Open Terminal app
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Copy the following code:
defaults write com.apple.Siri 'StatusMenuVisible' -bool false
defaults write com.apple.Siri 'UserHasDeclinedEnable' -bool true
- Paste the code into terminal.
- Press Enter to apply the code.
Some scripts requires restarting your computer to take affect.
Copy restore code
Copy and run the following code to restore changes:
defaults delete com.apple.Siri 'StatusMenuVisible'
defaults delete com.apple.Siri 'UserHasDeclinedEnable'
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