fix: add StartInstance re-export which is used as a return type from createStart

[pawelblaszczyk5]

Hello 👋

With strict node_modules structure, e.g. using pnpm, the fact that this type isn't exported is causing TS errors:

This PR just exports it, which fixes the problem.

Summary by CodeRabbit

• Chores
  • Improved TypeScript developer experience by exposing an additional instance type for direct import, making typings more complete and reducing the need for workaround declarations.
  • No runtime or UI changes; fully backward compatible.
  • Existing imports continue to work, while projects can optionally adopt the new type to enhance code clarity and tooling (autocomplete, linting).

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Walkthrough

Expanded the public type exports in packages/start-client-core/src/index.tsx to include StartInstance alongside existing AnyStartInstance and AnyStartInstanceOptions. No functional or control-flow changes.

Changes

Cohort / File(s)	Summary
Public type exports packages/start-client-core/src/index.tsx	Added exported type StartInstance to the existing export list from ./createStart.

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hop hop! I nudge the types just so,
a third little carrot in the export row.
No logic stirred, no routes astray—
just clearer names to light the way.
Thump of joy, I sign this PR:
“StartInstance joins—now we’re on par!” 🥕🐇

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packages/{*-start,start-*}/**

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Name and place Start framework packages under packages/-start/ or packages/start-/

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• packages/start-client-core/src/index.tsx

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packages/start-client-core/src/index.tsx (1)

82-86: Re-export aligns return type visibility

Adding StartInstance alongside the other createStart types keeps the public surface consistent and fixes the pnpm resolution issue called out in the PR objective.

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