diff --git a/src/extensions/uptime.py b/src/extensions/uptime.py
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+import time as t
+
+start_time = t.time()
+
+import arc
+import hikari
+import datetime as dt
+
+plugin = arc.GatewayPlugin("Blockbot Uptime")
+
+@plugin.include
+@arc.slash_command("uptime", "Show formatted uptime of Blockbot")
+async def uptime(ctx):
+    await ctx.respond(f"Uptime: **{dt.timedelta(seconds=t.time()-start_time)!s}**")
+
+@arc.loader
+def loader(client):
+    client.add_plugin(plugin)