>notice the stark contrast of how difficult getting llama.cpp connected to some dumb JS app is compared to Ollama.

Sorry, I'm new to ollama 'ecosystem'.

From llama.cpp readme, I ctrl-F-ed "Node.js: withcatai/node-llama-cpp" and from there, I got to https://withcatai.github.io/node-llama-cpp/guide/

Can you explain how ollama does it 'easier' ?