In tramp FAQ page[1]: Set tramp-completion-reread-directory-timeout to nil to speed up completions. Grepping this variable in Emacs codebase lists only defcustom definition, no function refers to it. Should we delete it and update the manual? [1]: https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/html_node/tramp/Frequently-Asked-Questions.html -- Zhiwei Chen