Allowed Tools for Defra Pilot
Use only AI tools from the Defra Tools Guidance. This guidance lists vetted tools for the Defra AI pilot.
Why we have allowed tools
Using allowed tools ensures:
- your work meets government security standards
- data protection requirements are met
- tools work effectively within Defra’s technical environment
Request a new tool
To use an AI tool not listed in the guidance:
- Contact the AI Capabilities and Enablement team before using any unlisted tool. Find contact details here
- Explain why you need the specific tool
- Wait for approval before proceeding
The team will assess the tool against Defra’s security and compliance requirements.