How to generate an XOAUTH parameter using OAuth2.0 for use with Gmail IMAP protocol?

Question

I have a user authorized to access their gmail through imap using OAuth2.0. I have the OAuth2.0 access token (and refresh token). But I am having trouble figuring out how to map

Answer 1

From my Googling, I don't think it's currently possible to construct an XOAUTH param for IMAP using the OAuth2 access token. This is something Google really needs to add ASAP.

See http://groups.google.com/group/oauth2-dev/browse_thread/thread/c1235d5f21e7b438?pli=1