Export one or more R objects as package data files under data/ using usethis::use_data(). The objects must already be loaded in the R environment.
Part of the R Packagedev MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call use_data to retrieve information from R Packagedev without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though use_data only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
use_data:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full R Packagedev policy for all 30 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like use_data have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Export one or more R objects as package data files under data/ using usethis::use_data(). The objects must already be loaded in the R environment.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the R Packagedev MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for use_data. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the R Packagedev MCP server.
use_data is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the use_data rule in your Intercept policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for use_data. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
use_data is provided by the R Packagedev MCP server (r-packagedev-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept